For the 2026-27 school year, there are 160 top school districts in Mississippi, serving 432,864 students.
The most diverse district is Biloxi Public School District, with a diversity score of 0.72.
The largest school district is Desoto County School District, serving 34,909 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Petal School District, with 98% graduation rate.
Top Mississippi School Districts (2026-27)
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# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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