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Choctaw County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Choctaw County is a Mississippi county whose public-school system spans 5 campuses and approximately 1,233 students. Median household income runs about $50,919. The level mix is 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Choctaw County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,233
-113 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 62%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
36%
was 35%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,233
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
White
67%
Hispanic
2%
Black
28%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
1%
Black
36%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 4 schools in Choctaw County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Choctaw County High SchoolAckermanHigh07-12511·
Ackerman ElementaryAckermanElementaryPK-06462·
Weir Elementary SchoolWeirElementaryPK-06142·
French Camp ElementaryFrench CampElementaryKG-06118·
CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEXAckermanHigh07-120·

Cities in Choctaw County

Ackerman3 schoolsFrench Camp1 schoolWeir1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,233 students, shrank 8% from the 1,346 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 62% to 57% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County, Mississippi has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,233 students.
How many high schools are in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 511 students.
How many elementary schools are in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 722 students.
What is the largest school district in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County Schools is the largest school district in Choctaw County, serving approximately 1,233 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County has roughly 8,118 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Choctaw County?
Median household income in Choctaw County is $50,919, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Choctaw County?
Approximately 20.1% of adults 25 and older in Choctaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Choctaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.3% of students in Choctaw County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Choctaw County schools?
Across Choctaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Choctaw County?
Choctaw County residents are approximately 67% White, 2% Hispanic, 28% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data