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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.

7-year change in Noxubee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,321
-264 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,321
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
White
26%
Hispanic
0%
Black
74%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
3%
Black
48%
Asian
0%
Two or more
48%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Noxubee County High· 30.8%
  2. Earl Nash Elementary· 27.7%
  3. B F Liddell Middle· 16.9%

See all 3 schools in Noxubee County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Earl Nash ElementaryMaconElementaryPK-05611·
Noxubee County HighMaconHigh09-12405·
B F Liddell MiddleMaconMiddle06-08305·
NOXUBEE CO VOC TECHMaconHigh09-120·

Cities in Noxubee County

Macon3 schoolsMacon1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Noxubee County has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,585 students to 1,321. The school count fell from 5 to 3 across the same 7-year window.

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

How many public schools are in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County, Mississippi has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,321 students.
How many high schools are in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 405 students.
How many middle schools are in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 305 students.
How many elementary schools are in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County, Mississippi has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 611 students.
What is the largest school district in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County School District is the largest school district in Noxubee County, serving approximately 1,321 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Noxubee County?
Noxubee County has roughly 10,025 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Noxubee County?
Median household income in Noxubee County is $33,833, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 29.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Noxubee County?
Approximately 10.6% of adults 25 and older in Noxubee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Noxubee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Noxubee 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 Noxubee County schools?
Across Noxubee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data