Total enrollment
548
-303 (-36%) vs SY 2017-18
Sharkey County
Mississippi · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Sharkey County's 4 public schools collectively enroll about 548 K-12 students, with South Delta School District the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Sharkey County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 2%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
92%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
548
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,000
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.5%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
234 students
Middle
1
138 students
High
2
176 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
South Delta School District
548 students · 1 district in Sharkey County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sharkey 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+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Sharkey County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- South Delta Elementary School· 29.8%
- South Delta Middle School· 17.3%
- South Delta High School· 13.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Elementary School | Rolling Fork | Elementary | PK-05 | 234 | · |
| South Delta High School | Rolling Fork | High | 09-13 | 176 | · |
| South Delta Middle School | Anguilla | Middle | 06-08 | 138 | · |
| SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | Rolling Fork | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Sharkey County
About Sharkey County
In Mississippi, Sharkey County is a rural-scale county of about 3,872 residents. 4 public schools across the county teaches about 548 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $40,000, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 26%. That income level is 20% noticeably below the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Sharkey County comprises 1 elementary school (234 students), 1 middle school (138), and 2 high schools (176).
South Delta School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 548 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 548 students, contracted 36% from the 851 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 97% to 92%.
On allk12, the community for Sharkey County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data