Total enrollment
4,049
+206 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
George County
Mississippi · Public K-12
George County sits inside Mississippi and runs 9 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 4,049 students. George County School District alone accounts for 4,049 of those students. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in George County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How George County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.4% | #18 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,049 | #29 of 73 | #1,524 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #36 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #51 of 73 | #1,495 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.2% | #64 of 73 | #1,012 of 2,526 |
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.
George County school rankings
Residents
25,170
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
4,049
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,758
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.2%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
6
2,316 students
Middle
1
618 students
High
2
1,115 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
George County School District
4,049 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in George County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Rocky Creek Elementary School· 65.2%
- Benndale Elementary School· 56.4%
- Agricola Elementary School· 55.6%
- Central Elementary School· 54.3%
- George County High School· 52.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- George County Middle School· 37.2%
- LT Taylor Intermediate School· 48.0%
- LC Hatcher Elementary School· 50.0%
- George County High School· 52.9%
- Central Elementary School· 54.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George County High School | Lucedale | High | 09-12 | 1,115 | · |
| Central Elementary School | Lucedale | Elementary | PK-06 | 660 | · |
| George County Middle School | Lucedale | Middle | 07-08 | 618 | · |
| Agricola Elementary School | Lucedale | Elementary | PK-06 | 543 | · |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | Lucedale | Elementary | PK-06 | 402 | · |
| LT Taylor Intermediate School | Lucedale | Elementary | 03-06 | 293 | · |
| LC Hatcher Elementary School | Lucedale | Elementary | PK-02 | 280 | · |
| Benndale Elementary School | Lucedale | Elementary | PK-06 | 138 | · |
| GEORGE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE | Lucedale | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in George County
About George County
Across the rural-scale Mississippi county of George County of about 25,170 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 4,049 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,758, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% meaningfully above the Mississippi median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, George County covers 6 elementary schools (2,316 students), 1 middle school (618), and 2 high schools (1,115).
George County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,049 students across George County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in George County has expanded 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,843 students to 4,049.
On allk12, the community for George County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data