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Wilkinson County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Wilkinson County, Mississippi hosts 5 public K-12 schools and around 694 students, averaging roughly 139 per campus. Wilkinson County School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Wilkinson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
694
-501 (-42%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
96%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
694
NCES CCD
Median income
$35,311
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
306 students
Middle
1
160 students
High
2
228 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilkinson County School District
694 students · 2 districts in Wilkinson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilkinson 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
28%
Hispanic
1%
Black
67%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
2%
Hispanic
1%
Black
96%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
8.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Wilkinson County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 3 schools in Wilkinson County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wilkinson County ElementaryWoodvilleElementaryPK-05306·
Wilkinson County High SchoolWoodvilleHigh09-12228·
William Winans Middle SchoolCentrevilleMiddle06-08160·
MARTIN L KING CAREER TECHNOLOGYWoodvilleHigh09-120·
FINCH ELEMENTARYCentrevilleCombinedM-M··

Cities in Wilkinson County

Centreville2 schoolsWoodville2 schoolsWoodville1 school

About Wilkinson County

Wilkinson County is a sparse county of about 8,162 residents in Mississippi. Its public-school system hosts approximately 694 students across 5 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $35,311 a year, about 9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 25%. That income level is 29% lower than the Mississippi median.

On the school-mix side, Wilkinson County consists of 1 elementary school (306 students), 1 middle school (160), 2 high schools (228), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Wilkinson County is Wilkinson County School District, which alone enrolls about 694 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Wilkinson County has declined 42% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,195 students to 694. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wilkinson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 694 students.
How many high schools are in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 228 students.
How many middle schools are in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 160 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 306 students.
What is the largest school district in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County School District is the largest school district in Wilkinson County, serving approximately 694 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 8,162, with a median age of 41. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wilkinson County?
Median household income in Wilkinson County is $35,311, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 24.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wilkinson County?
Approximately 8.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilkinson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wilkinson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County schools?
Across Wilkinson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data