Top Rankings
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,893 students in Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch 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 Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
8 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,893 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch 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 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
45 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
2%
47%
# White Students
2,593 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
90%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
276
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
5
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,323
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,907
$11,965
Best Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Tishomingo County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Iuka Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Whitehouse Rd
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tish. Co. Career And Technical Cent
Vocational School
1421 Hwy 25 N
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,893 students.
What is the rank of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District is ranked #46 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District?
90% of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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