Choctaw County Schools & Education
Choctaw County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,216
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#4
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Choctaw County
Measured School Summary
Choctaw County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Choctaw County spends $8,216 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 87% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 38% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Choctaw County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,216
$2,262 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Choctaw County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Choctaw County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Choctaw County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
1,230 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Choctaw County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Choctaw County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Streamlined Rural Education System
Choctaw County maintains a focused educational footprint with five public schools all under a single district. The system supports 1,230 students through three elementary schools and two high schools. This centralized structure simplifies administrative oversight for the entire county.
Unified Under Choctaw County School District
All 1,230 public school students in the county are served by the Choctaw County School District. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the local district remains the sole provider of public education. This unity allows for a cohesive curriculum and shared resources across all five campuses.
Cozy Campuses in a Rural Setting
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment. Choctaw County High School is the largest with 501 students, while French Camp Elementary serves just 112 students. The average school size of 308 students promotes close-knit relationships between teachers and families.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Choctaw County
Reported Enrollment
1,230
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Choctaw County
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
5 Public Schools in Choctaw County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOCTAW COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST | ACKERMAN, 39735Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 501 |
| ACKERMAN ELEM | Record | CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST | ACKERMAN, 39735Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 487 |
| WEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST | WEIR, 39772Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 130 |
| FRENCH CAMP ELEM SCHOOL | Record | CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST | FRENCH CAMP, 39745Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 112 |
| CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | Record | CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST | ACKERMAN, 39735Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
CHOCTAW COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
ACKERMAN, 39735 / Rural: Remote
WEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
WEIR, 39772 / Rural: Remote
FRENCH CAMP ELEM SCHOOL
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
FRENCH CAMP, 39745 / Rural: Remote
CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX
CHOCTAW CO SCHOOL DIST
ACKERMAN, 39735 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,216
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Choctaw County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Choctaw County, Mississippi?
Choctaw County maintains a focused educational footprint with five public schools all under a single district. The system supports 1,230 students through three elementary schools and two high schools. This centralized structure simplifies administrative oversight for the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Choctaw County, Mississippi?
All 1,230 public school students in the county are served by the Choctaw County School District. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the local district remains the sole provider of public education. This unity allows for a cohesive curriculum and shared resources across all five campuses.
What is the school experience like in Choctaw County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment. Choctaw County High School is the largest with 501 students, while French Camp Elementary serves just 112 students. The average school size of 308 students promotes close-knit relationships between teachers and families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.