Total enrollment
1,130
-256 (-18%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Humphreys County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Humphreys County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 27.4% | #73 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,130 | #72 of 73 | #2,675 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #71 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #52 of 73 | #1,500 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #4 of 73 | #13 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.9% | #52 of 70 | #1,453 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
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
School enrollment
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 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Humphreys County High School· 28.0%
- O.M. McNair Middle School· 15.2%
- Ida Greene Elementary School· 13.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys County High School | Belzoni | High | 09-12 | 427 | · |
| Ida Greene Elementary School | Belzoni | Elementary | PK-04 | 398 | · |
| O.M. McNair Middle School | Belzoni | Middle | 05-08 | 305 | · |
| HUMPHREYS CO VOC CENTER | Belzoni | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Humphreys County
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 18% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,386 students to 1,130.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data