Total enrollment
2,413
-456 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
Winston County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Of the 7 public K-12 schools in Winston County, the largest district by enrollment is Louisville Municipal School District (2,413 students). Total county enrollment runs around 2,413. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Winston County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 30%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
62%
was 65%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,413
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,031
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.4%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
640 students
Middle
1
308 students
High
2
475 students
Combined / other
2
990 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Louisville Municipal School District
2,413 students · 1 district in Winston County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Winston 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+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Winston County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Nanih Waiya Attendance Center· 56.6%
- Noxapater Attendance· 52.5%
- Louisville High· 34.3%
- Louisville Elementary· 29.5%
- Eiland Middle· 26.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Fair Elementary· 23.3%
- Eiland Middle· 26.8%
- Louisville Elementary· 29.5%
- Louisville High· 34.3%
- Noxapater Attendance· 52.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanih Waiya Attendance Center | Louisville | Combined | KG-12 | 517 | · |
| Louisville High | Louisville | High | 09-12 | 475 | · |
| Noxapater Attendance | Noxapater | Combined | KG-12 | 473 | · |
| Fair Elementary | Louisville | Elementary | PK-02 | 350 | · |
| Eiland Middle | Louisville | Middle | 06-08 | 308 | · |
| Louisville Elementary | Louisville | Elementary | 03-05 | 290 | · |
| WINSTON LOUISVILLE VOC CENTER | Louisville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Winston County
About Winston County
Winston County is a small Mississippi county of about 17,536 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,413 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,031 a year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 21%. That income level is 6% noticeably above the Mississippi median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Winston County covers 2 elementary schools (640 students), 1 middle school (308), 2 high schools (475), and 2 combined or other schools.
Louisville Municipal School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,413 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 16%: 2,869 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,413 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 65% to 62%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Winston 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