For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,103 students in North Panola 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 North Panola School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,103 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Panola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.4%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
86%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
2%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,896 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,071 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,896
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,071
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best North Panola School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Como Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Panola High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Panola Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Green Hill Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Voc Comp
Vocational School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Panola School District?
North Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,103 students.
What is the rank of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District is ranked #135 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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 North Panola School District?
86% of North Panola School District students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is North Panola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,071 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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