Itawamba County Schools & Education
Itawamba County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower 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
$5,806
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#52
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Itawamba County
Measured School Summary
Itawamba County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,806 per pupil, Itawamba County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Itawamba 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
8 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
22/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #52 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,806
$148 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
Itawamba County has 8 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 Itawamba 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
Itawamba 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
#52
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
3,375 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Itawamba 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 Itawamba 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.
Diverse Attendance Centers for Rural Families
Itawamba County hosts 8 public schools, including several attendance centers that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The single county district supports a total enrollment of 3,375 students.
One District Serving the Entire County
The Itawamba County School District is the exclusive provider for the region, managing all 8 campuses. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as there are no charter schools in the area.
Rural Roots and Larger Campuses
The vast majority of schools are in rural settings, with the Itawamba Attendance Center being the largest at 1,163 students. Average school enrollment is 563, which is significantly higher than many neighboring rural counties.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Itawamba County
Reported Enrollment
3,375
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Itawamba County
8 Public Schools in Itawamba 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAWAMBA ATTENDANCE CENTER | Profile | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | Fulton, 38843Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 1,163 |
| MANTACHIE ATTENDANCE CENTER | Profile | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | MANTACHIE, 38855Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 1,003 |
| ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | Fulton, 38843Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 556 |
| TREMONT ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | Tremont, 38876Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 325 |
| DORSEY ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | Fulton, 38843Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 210 |
| FAIRVIEW ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | Golden, 38847Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 118 |
| ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | FULTON, 38843Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| ITAWAMBA IMPROVEMENT CENTER | Record | ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | FULTON, 38843Town: Remote | 1–12 | Alternative | 0 |
ITAWAMBA ATTENDANCE CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Fulton, 38843 / Rural: Fringe
MANTACHIE ATTENDANCE CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
MANTACHIE, 38855 / Rural: Distant
ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Fulton, 38843 / Rural: Fringe
TREMONT ATTENDANCE CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Tremont, 38876 / Rural: Distant
DORSEY ATTENDANCE CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Fulton, 38843 / Rural: Distant
FAIRVIEW ATTENDANCE CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
Golden, 38847 / Rural: Distant
ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
FULTON, 38843 / Rural: Fringe
ITAWAMBA IMPROVEMENT CENTER
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
FULTON, 38843 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,806
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Itawamba County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Itawamba County, Mississippi?
Itawamba County hosts 8 public schools, including several attendance centers that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The single county district supports a total enrollment of 3,375 students.
What are the major school districts in Itawamba County, Mississippi?
The Itawamba County School District is the exclusive provider for the region, managing all 8 campuses. Traditional public education remains the standard here, as there are no charter schools in the area.
What is the school experience like in Itawamba County?
The vast majority of schools are in rural settings, with the Itawamba Attendance Center being the largest at 1,163 students. Average school enrollment is 563, which is significantly higher than many neighboring rural counties.
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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.