For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,557 students in South Pike School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Pike School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,557 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Pike School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1,323 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
85%
47%
# White Students
190 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
12%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
102
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
44
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,190 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,672 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,190
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,672
$12,013
Best South Pike School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
South Pike Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
South Pike Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Grades: 7-8
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Grades: 4-6
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pike School District?
South Pike School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,557 students.
What is the rank of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District is ranked #95 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike School District?
85% of South Pike School District students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is South Pike School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,672 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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