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SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
3,989
Students
$10,617
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
77.8%
Graduation Rate
-8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,989 students across 9 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,617 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 limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04280
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04682
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BETTYE MAE JACK MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08535
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08244
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FOREST SCOTT CO VOC TECH CENTER10–120
LAKE HIGH SCHOOL09–12221
MORTON HIGH SCHOOL09–12469
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SCOTT CENTRAL ATTENDANCE CENTERPK–12898
SEBASTOPOL ATTENDANCE CENTERPK–12660
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,617-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
15%
State
51.2%
Local (property tax)
15.2%
Federal
33.5%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (15%), with notable federal support (34%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,989
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.8%, graduation is 8.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,617, spending is 26% 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
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 SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST?
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,989 students.
What is the graduation rate for SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 77.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST spends $10,617 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST is 36/100. 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.