Smith County Schools & Education
Smith County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,359
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#45
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Smith County
Measured School Summary
Smith County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 89.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,359 per pupil, Smith County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Smith 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
6 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
24/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #45 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,359
$595 below the state average
School coverage
6
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
Smith County has 6 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 Smith 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
Smith 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
#45
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
2,443 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Specialized Rural School System in Smith County
Smith County serves 2,443 students across six public schools within a single district. The landscape is unique, featuring three schools designated as 'other'—often PK-12 attendance centers—alongside two high schools and one elementary school.
Smith County District Centralizes Education
The Smith County School District is the sole provider for the area's 2,443 students. The county does not host any charter schools, relying instead on its integrated attendance centers to serve the community.
A Fully Rural Educational Landscape
All six schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average size of 611 students. Mize Attendance Center is the largest with 787 students, while Taylorsville Attendance Center serves 627.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Smith County
Reported Enrollment
2,443
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Smith County
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
6 Public Schools in Smith 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIZE ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | MIZE, 39116Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 787 |
| TAYLORSVILLE ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | TAYLORSVILLE, 39168Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 627 |
| RALEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | RALEIGH, 39153Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 587 |
| RALEIGH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | RALEIGH, 39153Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 442 |
| COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | RALEIGH, 39153Rural: Remote | 3–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| SMITH COUNTY CAREER CENTER | Record | SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST | RALEIGH, 39153Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
TAYLORSVILLE ATTENDANCE CENTER
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
TAYLORSVILLE, 39168 / Rural: Remote
RALEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
RALEIGH, 39153 / Rural: Remote
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
RALEIGH, 39153 / Rural: Remote
SMITH COUNTY CAREER CENTER
SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
RALEIGH, 39153 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,359
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Smith County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Smith County, Mississippi?
Smith County serves 2,443 students across six public schools within a single district. The landscape is unique, featuring three schools designated as 'other'—often PK-12 attendance centers—alongside two high schools and one elementary school.
What are the major school districts in Smith County, Mississippi?
The Smith County School District is the sole provider for the area's 2,443 students. The county does not host any charter schools, relying instead on its integrated attendance centers to serve the community.
What is the school experience like in Smith County?
All six schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average size of 611 students. Mize Attendance Center is the largest with 787 students, while Taylorsville Attendance Center serves 627.
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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.