20 public schools serving approximately 5,942 students, in a county of 39,602 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike 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".
How many public schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Mississippi has 20 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,942 students.
How many high schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Mississippi has 7 public high schools, along with 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Pike County?
NORTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST is the largest school district in Pike County, serving approximately 2,245 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Pike County?
Pike County has roughly 39,602 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
Median household income in Pike County is $43,814, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 23.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pike County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Pike County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pike County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Pike 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 99.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pike County schools?
Across Pike County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pike County?
Pike County residents are approximately 42% White, 2% Hispanic, 54% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pike County is owner-occupied?
Pike County has about 19,200 housing units, of which roughly 66.8% are owner-occupied.
