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GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
4,165
Students
$10,283
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,165 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,283 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AGRICOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06609
BENNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06158
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06714
LC HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02249
ROCKY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06400
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEORGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08655
LT TAYLOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–07276
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEORGE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE09–120
GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,104
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,283-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
22%
State
47.7%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
29.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (22%), with notable federal support (30%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,165
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,283, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST?
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,165 students.
What is the graduation rate for GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST spends $10,283 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.