Smith Co School Dist School District

212 Sylvarena Ave.
Raleigh, MS 39153-0308
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,475 students in Smith Co School Dist 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 Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less 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
2,475 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Smith Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#58 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Smith Co School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith Co School Dist  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.
35%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith Co School Dist  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.
80-84%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Smith Co School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
711 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
29%
47%
# White Students
1,682 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
68%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
214
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
40
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,282 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Smith Co School Dist  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
$25 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Smith Co School Dist  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
$10,375
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Smith Co School Dist  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
$10,282
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Smith Co School Dist  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 Smith Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
Math: 50% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Grades: PK-12
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
Math: 18% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Grades: PK-12
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith County Career Center
Vocational School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Smith Co School Dist School District?
Smith Co School Dist School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,475 students.
What is the rank of Smith Co School Dist School District?
Smith Co School Dist School District is ranked #55 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Co School Dist School District?
68% of Smith Co School Dist 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 Dist School District?
Smith Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Smith Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,282 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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