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Copiah County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,077 students in Copiah County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Copiah County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
2,077 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Copiah County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
49%
45%
% White
37%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,416 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,166 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,416
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,166
$12,276
Best Copiah County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Gr: K-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Copiah County School District?
Copiah County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,077 students.
What is the rank of Copiah County School District?
Copiah County School District is ranked #83 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County School District?
49% of Copiah County School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Copiah County School District?
Copiah County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Copiah County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,166 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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