Hinds Co School Dist School District

13192 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hinds Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,140 students in Hinds Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hinds Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
5,140 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hinds Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#78 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hinds Co School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hinds Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hinds Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hinds Co School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
4,527 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
88%
47%
# White Students
444 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
9%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
66
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
299
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
329
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
362
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
396
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
470
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
481
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
418
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
55
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,487 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,965 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hinds Co School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$72 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Hinds Co School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,487
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hinds Co School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,965
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hinds Co School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hinds Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Raymond High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Byram Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 I-20 West
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Gary Road Intermediate School
Math: 20% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 758 students
Rank: #88.
Terry High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: n/an/a
7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Grades: PK-2
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Co Career/technical Center
Vocational School
14020 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Alternative School
Alternative School
130 Champion Hill Rd
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2642
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hinds Co School Dist School District?
Hinds Co School Dist School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,140 students.
What is the rank of Hinds Co School Dist School District?
Hinds Co School Dist School District is ranked #76 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds Co School Dist School District?
88% of Hinds Co School Dist School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinds Co School Dist School District?
Hinds Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hinds Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,965 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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