LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST operates in rural Lowndes County, Mississippi, serving 5,261 students across 10 schools with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The district experienced a slight 0.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting relative stability in a rural context.

Academically, the district performs above state averages in key measures. Math proficiency stands at 63.0% compared to the state average of 50.1%, and reading proficiency reaches 54.4% versus 43.0% statewide. The graduation rate of 91.9% exceeds Mississippi's 88.0% average. However, chronic absenteeism at 25.0% represents a notable challenge within the district.

Economically, 65.4% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, reflecting the rural county context. The district operates with a total budget of $56.9 million but receives per-pupil spending of $10,808, approximately 15.8% below the state average of $12,810. Revenue distribution shows 44.9% from local sources, 39.9% from state funding, and 15.3% from federal sources.

The district maintains adequate instructional capacity with 415 teachers serving the student population. While academic outcomes exceed state benchmarks, the relatively lower per-pupil spending and high economic disadvantage rates indicate the district operates under resource constraints typical of rural Mississippi education systems.