Total enrollment
1,598
-456 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
Tunica County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Across 7 public schools, Tunica County, Mississippi serves roughly 1,598 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Tunica County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
87%
was 96%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,598
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,364
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
826 students
Middle
1
334 students
High
3
438 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tunica School District
1,598 students · 1 district in Tunica County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Tunica 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+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.3%
civilian labor
Median age
36
27.7% under 18
Test scores in Tunica County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Dundee Elementary School· 43.5%
- Tunica Elementary School· 40.2%
- Robinsonville Elementary School· 39.6%
- Rosa Fort High· 34.4%
- Tunica Middle School· 24.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Fort High | Tunica | High | 09-13 | 438 | · |
| Robinsonville Elementary School | Robinsonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 380 | · |
| Tunica Middle School | Tunica | Middle | 06-08 | 334 | · |
| Tunica Elementary School | Tunica | Elementary | PK-05 | 308 | · |
| Dundee Elementary School | Dundee | Elementary | PK-05 | 138 | · |
| DAVID WILLIAMS JR CAREER &TECH CNT | Tunica | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| TCS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Tunica | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Tunica County
About Tunica County
Tunica County is a small Mississippi county of about 9,475 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,598 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $39,364 a year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 23%. That income level is 21% lower than the Mississippi median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Tunica County covers 3 elementary schools (826 students), 1 middle school (334), and 3 high schools (438).
Tunica School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,598 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Tunica County has shrank 22% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,054 students to 1,598. The Black share of public-school enrollment shrank from 96% to 87%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Tunica County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data