For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,667 students in Tunica County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Tunica County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
7 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,667 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tunica County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
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
17 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1,604 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
96%
47%
# White Students
19 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
1%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
108
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
40
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,187 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,087 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,187
$12,094
Spending / Student
$15,087
$11,965
Best Tunica County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12910 Old Highway 61 South
Dundee, MS 38626
(662) 363-1810
Dundee, MS 38626
(662) 363-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Tunica Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2486 Us Hwy 61 N
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robinsonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7743 Old Hwy 61 N
Robinsonville, MS 38664
(662) 357-1077
Robinsonville, MS 38664
(662) 357-1077
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tunica Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 School Street
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Rosa Fort High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Williams Jr Career &tech Cnt
Vocational School
2400 Us Highway 61 N.
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tcs Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tunica County School District?
Tunica County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,667 students.
What is the rank of Tunica County School District?
Tunica County School District is ranked #114 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 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 Tunica County School District?
96% of Tunica County School District students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tunica County School District?
Tunica County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Tunica County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,087 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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