Nettleton School District

179 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 993 students in Nettleton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Nettleton School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
993 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nettleton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#68 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

57%
55%
87%
89.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
31.7%
26.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
28%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
63%
40%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,387 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$6,242 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,184
$14,756

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,127
$14,421

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Nettleton School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Gr: K-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Gr: 9-13 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1532 Maple Road
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Nettleton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(622) 963-1524
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District manages 4 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District is ranked #71 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nettleton School District?
63% of Nettleton School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettleton School District?
Nettleton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Nettleton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,127 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 993 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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