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Grenada County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Mississippi's Grenada County runs 5 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Grenada School District at 3,863 students. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Grenada County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,863
-176 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
49%
was 49%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,863
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,804
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.0%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
2,044 students
Middle
1
793 students
High
3
1,026 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grenada School District
3,863 students · 1 district in Grenada County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grenada 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
50%
Hispanic
1%
Black
45%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
1%
Black
49%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.2% under 18

Test scores in Grenada County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 3 schools in Grenada County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Grenada Elementary SchoolGrenadaElementaryPK-052,044·
Grenada High SchoolGrenadaHigh09-121,026·
Grenada Middle SchoolGrenadaMiddle06-08793·
GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CENGrenadaHigh06-120·
GRENADA VOC COMPLEXGrenadaHigh09-120·

Cities in Grenada County

Grenada5 schools

About Grenada County

Grenada County is a small Mississippi county of about 21,217 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 3,863 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,804, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%.

For a sense of the school types, Grenada County consists of 1 elementary school (2,044 students), 1 middle school (793), and 3 high schools (1,026).

Grenada School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,863 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 4%: 4,039 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,863 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Grenada County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Grenada County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Grenada County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 3,863.
How many high schools are in Grenada County?
Grenada County, Mississippi has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,026 students.
How many middle schools are in Grenada County?
Grenada County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 793 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grenada County?
Grenada County, Mississippi has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 2,044 students.
What is the largest school district in Grenada County?
Grenada School District is the largest school district in Grenada County, serving approximately 3,863 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Grenada County?
Grenada County has roughly 21,217 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Grenada County?
Median household income in Grenada County is $48,804, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 17.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grenada County?
Approximately 21.8% of adults 25 and older in Grenada County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grenada County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.0% of students in Grenada County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grenada County schools?
Across Grenada County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data