Total enrollment
3,397
-833 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Copiah County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Public schools in Copiah County, Mississippi total 7, with combined enrollment of about 3,397 students against a county population of 27,855. That breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Copiah County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 24%
% Hispanic
12%
was 6%
% Black
60%
was 69%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
3,397
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,089
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
1,125 students
Middle
2
657 students
High
2
782 students
Combined / other
1
833 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Copiah County School District
2,077 students · 2 districts in Copiah County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Copiah 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+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Copiah County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Wesson Attendance Center· 56.4%
- Hazlehurst Elementary· 35.0%
- Crystal Springs High School· 32.6%
- Crystal Springs Middle School· 31.7%
- Crystal Springs Elementary· 29.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Hazlehurst High School· 27.6%
- Hazlehurst Middle School· 28.1%
- Crystal Springs Elementary· 29.5%
- Crystal Springs Middle School· 31.7%
- Crystal Springs High School· 32.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesson Attendance Center | Wesson | Combined | KG-12 | 833 | · |
| Hazlehurst Elementary | Hazlehurst | Elementary | PK-05 | 643 | · |
| Crystal Springs Elementary | Crystal Springs | Elementary | KG-04 | 482 | · |
| Crystal Springs High School | Crystal Springs | High | 09-12 | 397 | · |
| Hazlehurst High School | Hazlehurst | High | 09-13 | 385 | · |
| Crystal Springs Middle School | Crystal Springs | Middle | 05-08 | 365 | · |
| Hazlehurst Middle School | Hazlehurst | Middle | 06-08 | 292 | · |
Cities in Copiah County
About Copiah County
Across the sparse Mississippi county of Copiah County of about 27,855 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 3,397 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,089, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Copiah County consists of 2 elementary schools (1,125 students), 2 middle schools (657), 2 high schools (782), and 1 combined or other schools.
Copiah County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,077 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 20%: 4,230 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,397 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 69% to 60%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Copiah County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data