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Public School Review - Established 2003

George County School District

5152 Main Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (601) 947-6993
www.gcsd.us

Top Rankings

George County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,049 students in George County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in George County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
4,049 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
Pre-K11566
Kind311203
1366211
2335205
3303212
4302195
5290193
6294191
7292204
8326210
9310207
10272213
11260204
12273191
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District Rank

George County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 94% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MS)
#52 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearGeorge County School District
2023#52
2022#48
2021#30
2019#56
2018#67
2017#51
2016#41
2015#37
2014#56
2013#43
2012#45
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53%
52%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
202353%52%
202251%47%
202145%37%
201944%46%
201839%43%
201737%37%
201635%31%
201530%27%
201466%64%
201372%68%
201267%64%
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45%
42%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
202245%42%
202142%35%
201943%41%
201839%39%
201739%35%
201638%33%
201538%33%
201457%56%
201364%59%
201260%56%
201155%53%
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67%
55%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
202267%55%
202170%49%
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94%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
202394%89%
202296%89%
202194%88%
202093%88%
201995%85%
201883%84%
201789%83%
201682%83%
201581%82%
201483%78%
201381%76%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
20240.290.60
20230.280.60
20220.280.60
20210.280.59
20200.270.58
20190.270.58
20180.240.58
20170.240.58
20160.220.56
20150.280.55
20140.230.56
20130.230.55
20120.220.55
20110.210.55
20100.220.55
20090.210.54
20080.220.53
20070.220.53
20060.220.53
20050.210.52
20040.230.53
20030.210.53
20020.220.53
20010.220.53
20000.220.53
19990.240.52
19980.240.51
19970.240.51
19960.230.51
19950.230.51
19940.230.51
19930.240.51
19920.230.51
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
20221%1%
20211%1%
20201%1%
20191%1%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
20243%5%
20234%5%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20162%3%
20154%3%
20142%3%
20132%3%
20123%3%
20113%3%
20102%2%
20092%2%
20081%2%
20071%2%
20061%1%
20051%1%
20041%1%
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% Black
8%
45%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
20248%47%
20238%47%
20228%47%
20218%48%
20208%48%
20198%48%
20189%49%
20179%49%
201610%49%
201512%49%
201410%49%
20139%49%
20129%50%
20119%50%
201010%50%
200910%50%
200811%51%
200711%51%
200611%51%
200511%51%
200412%51%
200312%51%
200212%51%
200113%51%
200013%50%
199913%51%
199814%51%
199714%51%
199613%51%
199513%51%
199413%51%
199314%52%
199213%52%
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% White
75%
40%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
202484%42%
202384%42%
202284%43%
202184%43%
202085%44%
201985%44%
201887%43%
201787%43%
201688%45%
201579%46%
201488%45%
201388%46%
201288%46%
201188%45%
201088%46%
200988%46%
200888%46%
200788%46%
200688%46%
200588%47%
200487%46%
200388%46%
200288%46%
200187%46%
200087%47%
199987%47%
199886%48%
199786%48%
199687%48%
199587%48%
199487%48%
199386%48%
199287%48%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
20245%4%
20234%4%
20224%4%
20214%3%
20203%2%
20193%2%
20181%2%
20171%2%
20131%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,384 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$5,371 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
2023$39 MM$24 MM
2022$37 MM$23 MM
2021$39 MM$24 MM
2020$37 MM$23 MM
2019$35 MM$23 MM
2018$33 MM$22 MM
2017$34 MM$22 MM
2016$34 MM$22 MM
2015$31 MM$20 MM
2014$31 MM$20 MM
2012$30 MM$21 MM
2011$31 MM$21 MM
2010$31 MM$20 MM
2009$31 MM$21 MM
2008$31 MM$20 MM
2007$31 MM$20 MM
2006$31 MM$20 MM
2005$26 MM$17 MM
2004$24 MM$17 MM
2003$23 MM$16 MM
2002$21 MM$15 MM
2001$19 MM$13 MM
2000$18 MM$13 MM
1999$17 MM$12 MM
1998$15 MM$12 MM
1997$14 MM$11 MM
1996$14 MM$11 MM
1995$13 MM$10 MM
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Spending
$38 MM
$5,314 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
2023$38 MM$23 MM
2022$36 MM$23 MM
2021$38 MM$23 MM
2020$36 MM$23 MM
2019$35 MM$22 MM
2018$34 MM$21 MM
2017$32 MM$21 MM
2016$33 MM$21 MM
2015$30 MM$20 MM
2014$37 MM$20 MM
2012$29 MM$20 MM
2011$29 MM$20 MM
2010$30 MM$20 MM
2009$30 MM$20 MM
2008$30 MM$20 MM
2007$30 MM$19 MM
2006$30 MM$18 MM
2005$25 MM$17 MM
2004$24 MM$16 MM
2003$21 MM$15 MM
2002$20 MM$14 MM
2001$19 MM$14 MM
2000$19 MM$14 MM
1999$21 MM$14 MM
1998$15 MM$12 MM
1997$14 MM$11 MM
1996$14 MM$11 MM
1995$15 MM$10 MM
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Revenue / Student
$9,738
$12,408

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
2023$9,467$12,554
2022$8,846$11,172
2021$10,260$13,142
2020$8,846$11,172
2019$8,494$11,082
2018$8,063$11,559
2017$8,217$11,251
2016$8,160$11,100
2015$7,541$9,638
2014$7,467$8,965
2012$7,293$8,998
2011$7,379$9,729
2010$7,308$9,638
2009$7,457$9,999
2008$7,267$9,551
2007$7,293$8,944
2006$7,469$9,208
2005$6,235$8,125
2004$5,950$8,004
2003$5,743$7,380
2002$5,180$6,736
2001$4,611$5,913
2000$4,597$5,664
1999$4,253$5,597
1998$3,853$5,260
1997$3,632$4,903
1995$3,338$4,082
1992$2,746$3,514
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Spending / Student
$9,384
$12,276

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearGeorge County School DistrictMississippi
2023$9,123$12,004
2022$8,706$11,286
2021$9,887$12,566
2020$8,706$11,286
2019$8,413$10,735
2018$8,156$10,908
2017$7,959$10,891
2016$8,121$10,668
2015$7,288$9,666
2014$9,026$8,852
2012$6,956$8,869
2011$6,803$9,323
2010$7,063$9,666
2009$7,154$9,596
2008$6,911$9,285
2007$7,097$8,688
2006$7,255$8,675
2005$6,094$8,168
2004$5,781$7,902
2003$5,294$7,198
2002$4,949$6,475
2001$4,676$6,210
2000$4,839$6,202
1999$5,376$6,315
1998$3,785$5,370
1997$3,498$4,828
1995$4,030$4,089
1992$2,650$3,260
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Best George County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George County High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Gr: PK-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
159 Mable St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Gr: 3-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Benndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5204 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
George County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Agricola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6165 Hwy 613 S
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to George County School District?
George County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,049 students.
What is the rank of George County School District?
George County School District is ranked #52 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in George County School District?
75% of George County School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of George County School District?
George County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is George County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,384 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,049 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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