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Humphreys County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Humphreys County runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Mississippi, with the county population around 7,395. The mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Humphreys County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,130
-517 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,395
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,130
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$33,731
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
398 students
Middle
1
305 students
High
2
427 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MS Achievement SD Of Humphreys County
1,130 students · 1 district in Humphreys County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Humphreys 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
20%
Hispanic
0%
Black
78%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
1%
Black
72%
Asian
0%
Two or more
28%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
25.2% under 18

Test scores in Humphreys County

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

See all 3 schools in Humphreys County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Humphreys County High SchoolBelzoniHigh09-12427·
Ida Greene Elementary SchoolBelzoniElementaryPK-04398·
O.M. McNair Middle SchoolBelzoniMiddle05-08305·
HUMPHREYS CO VOC CENTERBelzoniHigh09-120·

Cities in Humphreys County

Belzoni4 schools

About Humphreys County

Humphreys County is a rural-scale Mississippi county of about 7,395 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,130 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $33,731, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 21%. That income level is 33% noticeably below the Mississippi median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Humphreys County is made up of 1 elementary school (398 students), 1 middle school (305), and 2 high schools (427).

MS Achievement SD Of Humphreys County is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,130 students across Humphreys County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Humphreys County has decreased 31% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,647 students to 1,130. Over that span, Humphreys County lost 1 school, going from 4 to 3.

On allk12, the community for Humphreys County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Humphreys County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Humphreys County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 1,130.
How many high schools are in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 427 students.
How many middle schools are in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 305 students.
How many elementary schools are in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County, Mississippi has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 398 students.
What is the largest school district in Humphreys County?
MS Achievement SD Of Humphreys County is the largest school district in Humphreys County, serving approximately 1,130 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County has roughly 7,395 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Humphreys County?
Median household income in Humphreys County is $33,731, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 21.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Humphreys County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Humphreys County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Humphreys County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County schools?
Across Humphreys County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data