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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.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,621
-336 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 79%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
16%
was 19%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,621
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
White
71%
Hispanic
2%
Black
24%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
1%
Black
16%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 5 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greene County High SchoolLeakesvilleHigh09-12446·
Leakesville Elem. SchoolLeakesvilleElementaryPK-04423·
Leakesville Jr. HighLeakesvilleMiddle05-08325·
Sand Hill SchoolRichtonElementaryPK-08267·
Mclain Attendance CenterMclainElementaryKG-08160·
GREENE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICALLeakesvilleHigh09-120·

Cities in Greene County

Leakesville4 schoolsMclain1 schoolRichton1 school

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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 17%: 1,957 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,621 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 75% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Mississippi has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,621 students.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 446 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 325 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 850 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
Greene County Schools is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 1,621 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Greene County?
Greene County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 13,615, with a median age of 41. About 18.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $54,276, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 10.5% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.1% of students in Greene 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 Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data