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GRENADA SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
5
Schools
3,864
Students
$11,296
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
99.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

GRENADA SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,864 students across 5 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,296 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.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,967
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08834
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN06–120
GRENADA HIGH09–121,063
GRENADA VOC COMPLEX09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,296-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
22%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal
32.0%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (22%), with notable federal support (32%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,864
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,296, spending is 21% 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
32% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST?
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,864 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRENADA SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRENADA SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST spends $11,296 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST?
No, GRENADA SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRENADA SCHOOL DIST serve?
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.