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Noxubee County Schools & Education

School Score

17/100

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

$4,885

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

17/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#60

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Noxubee County

Measured School Summary

Noxubee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $4,885 per pupil, Noxubee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 36% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Noxubee 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

17/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #60 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

0.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$4,885

$1,069 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

Noxubee 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 Noxubee 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

Noxubee 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

#60

of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,397 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Noxubee 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 Noxubee 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.

Streamlined Education Under One Unified District

Noxubee County operates four public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,397 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into a single county-wide district that manages all primary and secondary education.

Graduation Rates Match National Standards

Noxubee County achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, perfectly matching the national average. This success occurs despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $4,885, which sits below the Mississippi state average of $5,954.

The Noxubee County School District

The Noxubee County School District manages 100% of the public enrollment across its four campuses. With no charter schools in the county, the district remains the sole provider for local families.

A Primarily Rural Educational Experience

Three of the four schools are in rural settings, providing a quiet, focused environment for students. Earl Nash Elementary is the county's largest school with 675 students, while B F Liddell Middle School is the smallest with 306.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Noxubee County

Reported Enrollment

1,397

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Noxubee County

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,397 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Noxubee 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

EARL NASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MACON, 39341 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary675 students

NOXUBEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MACON, 39341 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High416 students

B F LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MACON, 39341 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle306 students

NOXUBEE CO VOC TECH

NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MACON, 39341 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,885

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 Noxubee County?
Noxubee County has a school score of 17/100, 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 Noxubee County?
The high school graduation rate in Noxubee County is 87.0%, 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 Noxubee County spend per student?
Noxubee County spends $4,885 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 Noxubee County, Mississippi — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Noxubee County, Mississippi?

Noxubee County operates four public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,397 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into a single county-wide district that manages all primary and secondary education.

How do schools in Noxubee County perform academically?

Noxubee County achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, perfectly matching the national average. This success occurs despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $4,885, which sits below the Mississippi state average of $5,954.

What are the major school districts in Noxubee County, Mississippi?

The Noxubee County School District manages 100% of the public enrollment across its four campuses. With no charter schools in the county, the district remains the sole provider for local families.

What is the school experience like in Noxubee County?

Three of the four schools are in rural settings, providing a quiet, focused environment for students. Earl Nash Elementary is the county's largest school with 675 students, while B F Liddell Middle School is the smallest with 306.

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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.