Total enrollment
1,321
-92 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Noxubee County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Noxubee County, Mississippi's 4 public schools span elementary through high school (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,321 students.
4-year change in Noxubee 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 Noxubee County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.9% | #71 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,321 | #67 of 73 | #2,572 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #73 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #59 of 73 | #1,670 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.8% | #9 of 73 | #49 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.6% | #35 of 70 | #920 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
10,025
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,321
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$33,833
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
611 students
Middle
1
305 students
High
2
405 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Noxubee County School District
1,321 students · 1 district in Noxubee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Noxubee 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+
10.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
29.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
25.1% under 18
Test scores in Noxubee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Noxubee County High· 30.8%
- Earl Nash Elementary· 27.7%
- B F Liddell Middle· 16.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nash Elementary | Macon | Elementary | PK-05 | 611 | · |
| Noxubee County High | Macon | High | 09-12 | 405 | · |
| B F Liddell Middle | Macon | Middle | 06-08 | 305 | · |
| NOXUBEE CO VOC TECH | Macon | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Noxubee County
About Noxubee County
Noxubee County is a low-population Mississippi county of about 10,025 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,321 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $33,833, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 29%. That income level is 32% noticeably below the Mississippi median.
On the school-mix side, Noxubee County is made up of 1 elementary school (611 students), 1 middle school (305), and 2 high schools (405).
Noxubee County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,321 students across Noxubee County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Noxubee County has fell 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,413 students to 1,321.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Noxubee County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data