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Stone County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Parents in Stone County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 2,532 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Stone County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,532
-39 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 74%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
19%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,894
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,532
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,413
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.2%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
1,217 students
Middle
1
575 students
High
2
740 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stone County School District
2,532 students · 1 district in Stone County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stone 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
76%
Hispanic
3%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
2%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Stone County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 4 schools in Stone County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stone High SchoolWigginsHigh09-12740·
Stone Elementary SchoolWigginsElementaryKG-05714·
Stone Middle SchoolWigginsMiddle06-08575·
Perkinston Elementary SchoolPerkinstonElementaryKG-05503·
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION-SHSWigginsHigh09-120·

Cities in Stone County

Wiggins3 schoolsPerkinston1 schoolWiggins1 school

About Stone County

Stone County is a compact Mississippi county of about 18,894 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 2,532 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,413, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 23% meaningfully above the Mississippi median.

In terms of grade levels, Stone County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,217 students), 1 middle school (575), and 2 high schools (740).

Stone County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,532 students across Stone County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,532 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,571 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Stone 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 Stone County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Stone County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 2,532.
How many high schools are in Stone County?
Stone County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 740 students.
How many middle schools are in Stone County?
Stone County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 575 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stone County?
Stone County, Mississippi has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,217 students.
What is the largest school district in Stone County?
Stone County School District is the largest school district in Stone County, serving approximately 2,532 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Stone County?
Stone County has roughly 18,894 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Stone County?
Median household income in Stone County is $61,413, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stone County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Stone County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stone County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.2% of students in Stone 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 Stone County schools?
Across Stone County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data