Top Rankings
Smith Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,521 students in Smith Co 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 Smith Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,521 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smith Co 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
29%
47%
% White
68%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,094 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,186
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,094
$12,074
Best Smith Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Gr: PK-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Gr: PK-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Smith County Career Center
Vocational School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,521 students.
What is the rank of Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District is ranked #59 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Co School District?
68% of Smith Co School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Co School District?
Smith Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Smith Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,094 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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