Sharkey County Schools & Education
Sharkey County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,879
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#2
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sharkey County
Measured School Summary
Sharkey County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,879 per pupil, Sharkey County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 126% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sharkey 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
7.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,879
$925 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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
Sharkey 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
#2
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 34 points above 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.
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
604 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SOUTH DELTA 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 Sharkey 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 Sharkey 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 Focused Rural Education in Sharkey County
Sharkey County serves 604 students through four public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, ensuring a complete path for local youth.
South Delta Schools Serve the Entire Community
The South Delta School District manages all four schools and all 604 students in the county. With no charter schools present, this single district provides a unified academic experience for all residents.
Intimate Rural Schools in the Delta
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, maintaining a very small average school size of 201 students. South Delta Elementary is the largest site with 275 students, providing a close-knit learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Sharkey County
Reported Enrollment
604
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sharkey County
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Sharkey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK, 39159Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 275 |
| SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK, 39159Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 171 |
| SOUTH DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANGUILLA, 38721Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 158 |
| SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | Record | SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK, 39159Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
SOUTH DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROLLING FORK, 39159 / Rural: Remote
SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROLLING FORK, 39159 / Rural: Remote
SOUTH DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANGUILLA, 38721 / Rural: Remote
SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX
SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROLLING FORK, 39159 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,879
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Sharkey County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
Sharkey County serves 604 students through four public schools managed by a single district. The landscape features one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, ensuring a complete path for local youth.
What are the major school districts in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
The South Delta School District manages all four schools and all 604 students in the county. With no charter schools present, this single district provides a unified academic experience for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Sharkey County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, maintaining a very small average school size of 201 students. South Delta Elementary is the largest site with 275 students, providing a close-knit learning environment.
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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.