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Itawamba County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Itawamba County runs 8 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 409 students. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Itawamba County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,275
-355 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
3,275
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,546
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.2%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,482 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
555 students
Combined / other
3
1,238 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Itawamba County Public Schools
3,275 students · 1 district in Itawamba County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Itawamba 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
89%
Hispanic
2%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.3% under 18

Test scores in Itawamba County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 6 schools in Itawamba County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Itawamba Attendance CenterFultonElementaryPK-081,129·
Mantachie Attendance CenterMantachieCombinedKG-12926·
Itawamba Agricultural High SchoolFultonHigh09-12555·
Tremont Attendance CenterTremontCombinedKG-12312·
Dorsey Attendance CenterFultonElementaryPK-06233·
Fairview Attendance CenterGoldenElementaryKG-06120·
ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTERFultonHigh09-120·
ITAWAMBA IMPROVEMENT CENTERFultonCombined01-120·

Cities in Itawamba County

Fulton3 schoolsFulton2 schoolsGolden1 schoolMantachie1 schoolTremont1 school

About Itawamba County

Across the sparse Mississippi county of Itawamba County of about 24,036 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 3,275 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,546, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 11% higher than the Mississippi median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Itawamba County covers 3 elementary schools (1,482 students), 2 high schools (555), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Itawamba County is Itawamba County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,275 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,275 students, contracted 10% from the 3,630 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 90% to 87%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Itawamba County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Itawamba County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Itawamba County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 3,275.
How many high schools are in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 555 students.
How many elementary schools are in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,482 students.
What is the largest school district in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County Public Schools is the largest school district in Itawamba County, serving approximately 3,275 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Itawamba County?
Itawamba County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 24,036, with a median age of 39. About 21.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Itawamba County?
Median household income in Itawamba County is $55,546, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Itawamba County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Itawamba County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Itawamba County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.2% of students in Itawamba 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 Itawamba County schools?
Across Itawamba County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Itawamba County?
Itawamba County residents are approximately 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Itawamba County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data