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South Panola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,260 students in South Panola 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 South Panola School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
4,260 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Panola School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
2,346 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
55%
47%
# White Students
1,675 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
39%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
355
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
328
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
373
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
46
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,611 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,937
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,611
$11,965
Best South Panola School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Grades: PK-1
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
South Panola High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #33.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Grades: 4-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Grades: 2-3
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Panola School District?
South Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,260 students.
What is the rank of South Panola School District?
South Panola School District is ranked #58 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Panola School District?
55% of South Panola School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Panola School District?
South Panola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is South Panola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,611 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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