Grenada County Schools & Education
Grenada County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
6/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,481
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
6/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#80
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grenada County
Measured School Summary
Grenada County faces educational challenges with a school score of 6/100 and a graduation rate of 76.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,481 per pupil, Grenada County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 80% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grenada 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
6/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #80 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
76.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,481
$473 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district 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
Grenada 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 Grenada 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
Grenada 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
#80
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
3,864 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GRENADA 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 Grenada County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Grenada 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 Concentrated District Serving Grenada
Grenada County operates a focused educational system with 5 total public schools serving 3,864 students. The county infrastructure includes one large elementary school, one middle school, and three high schools.
One District Leading the Way
The Grenada School District manages all 3,864 students in the county, providing a centralized approach to local education. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all resources focused on the traditional public school system.
Large Campuses in a Town Environment
With an average school size of 1,288 students, the campuses here feel larger and more active than in neighboring counties. Grenada Elementary School is particularly massive, serving 1,967 students in a single primary setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Grenada County
Reported Enrollment
3,864
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Grenada County
5 Public Schools in Grenada County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | GRENADA SCHOOL DIST | GRENADA, 38902Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,967 |
| GRENADA HIGH | Profile | GRENADA SCHOOL DIST | GRENADA, 38902Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,063 |
| GRENADA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GRENADA SCHOOL DIST | GRENADA, 38901Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 834 |
| GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN | Record | GRENADA SCHOOL DIST | GRENADA, 38902Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| GRENADA VOC COMPLEX | Record | GRENADA SCHOOL DIST | GRENADA, 38901Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
GRENADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST
GRENADA, 38902 / Rural: Fringe
GRENADA HIGH
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST
GRENADA, 38902 / Town: Remote
GRENADA ENRICHMENT & TRANSITION CEN
GRENADA SCHOOL DIST
GRENADA, 38902 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,481
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Grenada County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grenada County, Mississippi?
Grenada County operates a focused educational system with 5 total public schools serving 3,864 students. The county infrastructure includes one large elementary school, one middle school, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Grenada County, Mississippi?
The Grenada School District manages all 3,864 students in the county, providing a centralized approach to local education. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all resources focused on the traditional public school system.
What is the school experience like in Grenada County?
With an average school size of 1,288 students, the campuses here feel larger and more active than in neighboring counties. Grenada Elementary School is particularly massive, serving 1,967 students in a single primary setting.
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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.