Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,220 students in South Panola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
4,220 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
291 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Panola 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 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.5%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
55%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
37%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,195 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$56 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,443
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,195
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best South Panola School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-1 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
South Panola High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Gr: 4-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pope School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Gr: 2-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Panola School District?
South Panola School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,220 students.
What is the rank of South Panola School District?
South Panola School District is ranked #61 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: 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, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 $13,195 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
