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PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
11
Schools
3,431
Students
$12,313
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,431 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,313 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 (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PICAYUNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08510
High Schools3 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY HEAD START NICHOLSONPK–PK40
EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREETPK–PK151
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,313-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
27%
State
38.8%
Local (property tax)
27.2%
Federal
34.0%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (34%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
3,431
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
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
34% 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 PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,431 students.
What is the graduation rate for PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,313 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.