Total enrollment
1,233
+32 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Choctaw County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Choctaw County is a Mississippi county whose public-school system spans 5 schools and approximately 1,233 students. Median household income runs about $50,919. The level mix is 3 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Choctaw County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Choctaw County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 69.5% | #5 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,233 | #68 of 73 | #2,617 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #62 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #1 of 73 | #194 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.3% | #16 of 73 | #73 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.1% | #33 of 70 | #894 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,118
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,233
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,919
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.3%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
722 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
511 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Choctaw County Schools
1,233 students · 1 district in Choctaw County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Choctaw County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Choctaw County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Ackerman Elementary· 85.7%
- French Camp Elementary· 64.8%
- Choctaw County High School· 47.3%
- Weir Elementary School· 38.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County High School | Ackerman | High | 07-12 | 511 | · |
| Ackerman Elementary | Ackerman | Elementary | PK-06 | 462 | · |
| Weir Elementary School | Weir | Elementary | PK-06 | 142 | · |
| French Camp Elementary | French Camp | Elementary | KG-06 | 118 | · |
| CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | Ackerman | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Choctaw County
About Choctaw County
Choctaw County is a rural-scale Mississippi county of about 8,118 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,233 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,919, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Choctaw County spans 3 elementary schools (722 students), and 2 high schools (511).
The largest single district in Choctaw County is Choctaw County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,233 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,233 students, grew 3% from the 1,201 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Choctaw County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data