North Panola School District

470 U S Highway 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Panola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,253 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 3% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,253 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

North Panola 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 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#147 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Panola   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
2%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Panola   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.
8%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Panola   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.
90-94%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Panola   School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1,184 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
95%
47%
# White Students
50 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
4%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
17
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
82
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
6
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,959 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,146 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Panola   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
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of North Panola   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
$13,959
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Panola   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
$12,146
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Panola   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 North Panola School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Como Primary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
North Panola High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
North Panola Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Green Hill Intermediate
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Voc Comp
Vocational School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Panola School District?
North Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,253 students.
What is the rank of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District is ranked #144 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Panola School District?
95% of North Panola School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Panola School District?
North Panola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is North Panola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,146 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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