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George County

Mississippi · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 4,165 students, in a county of 25,170 residents.

Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
4,165
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,758
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST
4,165 students · 1 district in George County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of George 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
86%
Hispanic
3%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
36
26.6% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLLucedaleHigh09-121,104·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLucedaleElementaryPK-06714·
GEORGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLLucedaleMiddle07-08655·
AGRICOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLucedaleElementaryPK-06609·
ROCKY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLucedaleElementaryPK-06400·
LT TAYLOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLLucedaleMiddle03-07276·
LC HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLucedaleElementaryPK-02249·
BENNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLucedaleElementaryPK-06158·
GEORGE COUNTY ALTERNATIVELucedaleHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve George County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in George County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 4,165.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in George County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in George County?
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest school district in George County, serving approximately 4,165 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of George County?
George County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 25,170, with a median age of 36. About 26.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in George County?
Median household income in George County is $59,758, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of George County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in George County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in George County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in George 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 99.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in George County schools?
Across George County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of George County?
George County residents are approximately 86% White, 3% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in George County is owner-occupied?
George County has about 10,373 housing units, of which roughly 82.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data