For the 2024 school year, there are 160 top school districts in Mississippi, serving 444,117 students.
The most diverse district is Biloxi Public School Dist School District, with a diversity score of 0.71.
The largest school district is Desoto Co School Dist School District, serving 34,469 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Petal School Dist School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top Mississippi School Districts (2024)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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