Top Rankings
Richton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Richton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Richton School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
2 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
586 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richton 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,735 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,394
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,735
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Richton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Richton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richton School District?
Richton School District manages 2 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Richton School District?
Richton School District is ranked #50 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richton School District?
67% of Richton School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richton School District?
Richton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Richton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,735 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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