Top Rankings
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,897 students in Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51爆料s in Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,051 Schools
# Students
2,897 Students
441,094 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
33,908 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,934 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
21,734 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
47 Students
206,490 Students
% Black Students
2%
47%
# White Students
2,564 Students
184,427 Students
% White Students
88%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
20,281 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,338
# Students in K Grade:
259
32,876
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
33,841
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
33,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
32,486
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
30,892
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
30,433
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
32,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
33,882
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
32,598
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
4
7,689
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,072. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,892 is less than the state median of $11,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,308
$12,072
Spending / Student
$10,892
$11,943
Best Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tishomingo County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Grades: K-12
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Iuka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Whitehouse Rd
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tish. Co. Career And Technical Cent
Vocational School
1421 Hwy 25 N
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,897 students.
What is the rank of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District is ranked #47 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District?
88% of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District?
Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,892 is less than the state median of $11,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classroom.
Navigating Special Needs Education: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
We explore special needs in children, including learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. We suggest some insights on diagnosis, support strategies, and educational approaches, empowering parents and educators to provide effective assistance to children with special needs.
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
