Wilkinson County Schools & Education
Wilkinson County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,014
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#75
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilkinson County
Measured School Summary
Wilkinson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,014 per pupil, Wilkinson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 60% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilkinson 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
5 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 #75 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
10.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,014
$60 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Wilkinson County has 5 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 Wilkinson 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
Wilkinson 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
#75
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.
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
891 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Small-Scale Rural School System
Wilkinson County manages a modest education landscape of five schools serving just 891 students. This rural network includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Opportunities for Growth in Performance
The current graduation rate of 77.0% is below the state average, though the county invests $6,014 per pupil. This spending level is higher than the Mississippi average of $5,954, indicating a strong financial commitment to its students.
The Wilkinson County School District
The Wilkinson County School District is the sole provider for all 891 students in the area. With no charter schools available, the district remains the central pillar for all local educational initiatives and community programming.
Intimate and Entirely Rural Schools
Every campus in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of only 223 students. Wilkinson County High is the largest at 262 students, while Finch Elementary is the smallest with just 199 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Wilkinson County
Reported Enrollment
891
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
5 Public Schools in Wilkinson 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILKINSON COUNTY HIGH | Record | WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST | WOODVILLE, 39669Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 262 |
| WILLIAM WINANS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST | Centreville, 39631Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 225 |
| WILKINSON COUNTY ELEMENTARY | Record | WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST | Woodville, 39669Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 205 |
| FINCH ELEMENTARY | Record | WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST | Centreville, 39631Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 199 |
| MARTIN L KING CAREER TECHNOLOGY | Record | WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST | Woodville, 39669Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WILKINSON COUNTY HIGH
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
WOODVILLE, 39669 / Rural: Remote
WILLIAM WINANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Centreville, 39631 / Rural: Remote
WILKINSON COUNTY ELEMENTARY
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Woodville, 39669 / Rural: Remote
FINCH ELEMENTARY
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Centreville, 39631 / Rural: Remote
MARTIN L KING CAREER TECHNOLOGY
WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Woodville, 39669 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,014
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
Wilkinson County manages a modest education landscape of five schools serving just 891 students. This rural network includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
How do schools in Wilkinson County perform academically?
The current graduation rate of 77.0% is below the state average, though the county invests $6,014 per pupil. This spending level is higher than the Mississippi average of $5,954, indicating a strong financial commitment to its students.
What are the major school districts in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
The Wilkinson County School District is the sole provider for all 891 students in the area. With no charter schools available, the district remains the central pillar for all local educational initiatives and community programming.
What is the school experience like in Wilkinson County?
Every campus in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of only 223 students. Wilkinson County High is the largest at 262 students, while Finch Elementary is the smallest with just 199 students.
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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.