Total enrollment
1,621
-64 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Greene County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Public schools in Greene County, Mississippi total 6, with combined enrollment of about 1,621 students against a county population of 13,615. That breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Greene County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Greene County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.1% | #27 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,621 | #62 of 73 | #2,413 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #57 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #40 of 73 | #1,295 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.1% | #19 of 73 | #87 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.4% | #51 of 70 | #1,435 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
13,615
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,621
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,276
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
850 students
Middle
1
325 students
High
2
446 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greene County Schools
1,621 students · 1 district in Greene County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene 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+
10.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
18.9% under 18
Test scores in Greene County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Greene County High School· 55.8%
- Mclain Attendance Center· 51.1%
- Sand Hill School· 50.0%
- Leakesville Jr. High· 48.2%
- Leakesville Elem. School· 43.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Leakesville | High | 09-12 | 446 | · |
| Leakesville Elem. School | Leakesville | Elementary | PK-04 | 423 | · |
| Leakesville Jr. High | Leakesville | Middle | 05-08 | 325 | · |
| Sand Hill School | Richton | Elementary | PK-08 | 267 | · |
| Mclain Attendance Center | Mclain | Elementary | KG-08 | 160 | · |
| GREENE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL | Leakesville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Greene County
About Greene County
Greene County is a sparse Mississippi county of about 13,615 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,621 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,276, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 9% noticeably above the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Greene County spans 3 elementary schools (850 students), 1 middle school (325), and 2 high schools (446).
Greene County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,621 students across Greene County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 4%: 1,685 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,621 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Greene County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data