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Yazoo County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Yazoo County operates 10 public K-12 schools across Mississippi, with a combined student body of roughly 3,040 and a county population near 24,835. That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Yazoo County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,040
-892 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
15%
was 17%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
77%
was 80%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
3,040
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,295
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.3%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,402 students
Middle
2
707 students
High
3
931 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City
1,824 students · 3 districts in Yazoo County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Yazoo 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
40%
Hispanic
5%
Black
58%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
15%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
77%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Yazoo County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 7 schools in Yazoo County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
McCoy Elementary SchoolYazoo CityElementaryPK-05844·
Yazoo City High SchoolYazoo CityHigh09-12531·
Woolfolk Middle SchoolYazoo CityMiddle06-08449·
Yazoo County High SchoolYazoo CityHigh09-12400·
Bentonia Gibbs SchoolBentoniaElementaryPK-05380·
Yazoo County Middle SchoolYazoo CityMiddle06-08258·
Linwood SchoolVaughanElementaryPK-05178·
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERYazoo CityCombined03-120·
YAZOO CITY VOC COMPLEXYazoo CityHigh10-120·
WEBSTER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLYazoo CityCombinedM-M··

Cities in Yazoo County

Yazoo City6 schoolsYazoo City2 schoolsBentonia1 schoolVaughan1 school

About Yazoo County

Yazoo County is a low-population county of about 24,835 residents in Mississippi. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,040 students across 10 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $39,295 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% below the Mississippi median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Yazoo County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,402 students), 2 middle schools (707), 3 high schools (931), and 2 combined or other schools.

MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,824 students across Yazoo County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 23%: 3,932 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,040 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 80% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Yazoo County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Yazoo County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Yazoo County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 3,040.
How many high schools are in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County, Mississippi has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 931 students.
How many middle schools are in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County, Mississippi has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 707 students.
How many elementary schools are in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,402 students.
What is the largest school district in Yazoo County?
MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City is the largest school district in Yazoo County, serving approximately 1,824 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Yazoo County?
Yazoo County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 24,835, with a median age of 39. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Yazoo County?
Median household income in Yazoo County is $39,295, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 22.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Yazoo County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Yazoo County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Yazoo County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.3% of students in Yazoo 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 Yazoo County schools?
Across Yazoo County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.1 to 1.

Yazoo County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data