For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,285 students in Itawamba County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Itawamba County School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,285 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Itawamba County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
7%
47%
% White
88%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,512 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,512
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,335
$12,074
Best Itawamba County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Attendance Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Fairview Road
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Itawamba Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 Little Indian Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Gr: K-8 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mantachie Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Gr: K-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Dorsey Attendance Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dorsey School Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,285 students.
What is the rank of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District is ranked #44 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County School District?
88% of Itawamba County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Itawamba County School District?
Itawamba County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Itawamba County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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