Top Rankings
Smith County 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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,538 students in Smith County 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 County 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 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,538 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smith County 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,665 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,976
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,665
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Smith County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-9711
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-9711
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 County School District?
Smith County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,538 students.
What is the rank of Smith County School District?
Smith County 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 County School District?
68% of Smith County School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith County School District?
Smith County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Smith County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,665 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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