Humphreys County Schools & Education
Humphreys County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,625
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#76
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Humphreys County
Measured School Summary
Humphreys County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,625 per pupil, Humphreys County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 61% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Humphreys 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
4 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
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #76 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
5.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,625
$329 below the state average
School coverage
4
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
Humphreys County has 4 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 Humphreys 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
Humphreys 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
#76
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,207 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HUMPHREYS 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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys 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.
Small-Scale Education in the Delta
Humphreys County features a compact educational system with just 4 public schools serving 1,207 students. This single-district setup includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
Unified Under the Humphreys County District
The Humphreys County School District manages every public campus in the county, providing a unified educational experience. No charter schools are currently available, keeping the focus on traditional public education.
Town-Centered School Life
All four county schools are located in town settings, creating a central hub for the 1,207 enrolled students. Humphreys County High School is the largest campus with 424 students, maintaining a close-knit feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Humphreys County
Reported Enrollment
1,207
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Humphreys County
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
4 Public Schools in Humphreys 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMPHREYS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST | Belzoni, 39038Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 424 |
| O M MC NAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST | Belzoni, 39038Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 413 |
| IDA GREENE LOWER ELEMENTARY | Record | HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST | Belzoni, 39038Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 370 |
| HUMPHREYS CO VOC CENTER | Record | HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST | Belzoni, 39038Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HUMPHREYS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote
O M MC NAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote
IDA GREENE LOWER ELEMENTARY
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote
HUMPHREYS CO VOC CENTER
HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST
Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,625
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Humphreys County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
Humphreys County features a compact educational system with just 4 public schools serving 1,207 students. This single-district setup includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
The Humphreys County School District manages every public campus in the county, providing a unified educational experience. No charter schools are currently available, keeping the focus on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Humphreys County?
All four county schools are located in town settings, creating a central hub for the 1,207 enrolled students. Humphreys County High School is the largest campus with 424 students, maintaining a close-knit feel.
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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.