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Humphreys County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

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

Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Humphreys County

HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST

4 schools
1,207 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

HUMPHREYS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST

Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High424 students

O M MC NAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST

Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle413 students

IDA GREENE LOWER ELEMENTARY

HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST

Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary370 students

HUMPHREYS CO VOC CENTER

HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST

Belzoni, 39038 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,625

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?
Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County has a school score of 11/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Humphreys County?
The high school graduation rate in Humphreys County is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Humphreys County spend per student?
Humphreys County spends $5,625 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.