Copiah County Schools & Education
Copiah County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,030
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#71
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Copiah County
Measured School Summary
Copiah County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 85.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,030 per pupil, Copiah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Copiah 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
7 public schools and 2 districts 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
13/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #71 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
85.2%
1.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,030
$924 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Copiah County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Copiah 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
Copiah 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
#71
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below 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.
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,205 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,368 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Copiah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Copiah County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Copiah 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.
Large Campuses in Copiah County
Copiah County supports 3,573 students across seven public schools and two districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools, along with one specialized center. While the number of schools is lower than some neighbors, the enrollment per campus is higher.
Two Districts Serving Major Hubs
The Copiah County School District is the larger entity, educating 2,205 students. The Hazlehurst City School District serves the remaining 1,368 students within its three schools. No charter schools are currently operating within the county.
Vibrant Town Schools with Large Enrollments
Five of the county’s seven schools are located in town settings, giving the area a more suburban feel. Wesson Attendance Center is the largest school by far, housing 877 students on a single campus. The average school size of 510 is the highest among the counties reviewed, suggesting a bustling student life.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Copiah County
Reported Enrollment
3,573
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Copiah County
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Copiah 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESSON ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST | Wesson, 39191Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 877 |
| HAZLEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAZLEHURST, 39083Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 635 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST | CRYSTAL SPRINGS, 39059Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 480 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST | Crystal Springs, 39059Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 451 |
| HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAZLEHURST, 39083Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 401 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY | Record | COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST | Crystal Springs, 39059Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 397 |
| HAZLEHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAZLEHURST, 39083Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 332 |
WESSON ATTENDANCE CENTER
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
Wesson, 39191 / Rural: Distant
HAZLEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAZLEHURST, 39083 / Town: Distant
CRYSTAL SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, 39059 / Rural: Fringe
CRYSTAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
Crystal Springs, 39059 / Town: Distant
HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL
HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAZLEHURST, 39083 / Town: Distant
CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST
Crystal Springs, 39059 / Town: Distant
HAZLEHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL
HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAZLEHURST, 39083 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,030
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Copiah County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Copiah County, Mississippi?
Copiah County supports 3,573 students across seven public schools and two districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools, along with one specialized center. While the number of schools is lower than some neighbors, the enrollment per campus is higher.
What are the major school districts in Copiah County, Mississippi?
The Copiah County School District is the larger entity, educating 2,205 students. The Hazlehurst City School District serves the remaining 1,368 students within its three schools. No charter schools are currently operating within the county.
What is the school experience like in Copiah County?
Five of the county’s seven schools are located in town settings, giving the area a more suburban feel. Wesson Attendance Center is the largest school by far, housing 877 students on a single campus. The average school size of 510 is the highest among the counties reviewed, suggesting a bustling student life.
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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.