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TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
8
Schools
2,897
Students
$11,974
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
99.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,897 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,974 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARYKG–08421
IUKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04424
TISHOMINGO ELEMENTARYKG–08247
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
IUKA MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08334
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TISH. CO. CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENT09–120
TISHOMINGO CO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL05–120
TISHOMINGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12603
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BELMONT SCHOOLKG–12868
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,974-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
26%
State
43.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal
30.3%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (30%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,897
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,974, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
99% 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 TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST?
TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,897 students.
What is the graduation rate for TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST spend per student?
TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST spends $11,974 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST?
99% of students in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST?
No, TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST serve?
TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST serves grades KG 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.