For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,133 students in Humphreys Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Humphreys Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,133 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Humphreys Co 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
97%
47%
% White
1%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,819 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,545 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,819
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,545
$12,074
Best Humphreys Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
O.m. Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humphreys Co Voc Center
Vocational School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,133 students.
What is the rank of Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District is ranked #147 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 Humphreys Co School District?
97% of Humphreys Co School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humphreys Co School District?
Humphreys Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Humphreys Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,545 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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