STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST

Starkville-Oktibbeha Cons Dist serves 4,894 students across nine schools in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, operating with relatively stable enrollment that declined slightly by 0.2% in the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 across its three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, with 382 teachers overseeing instruction.

Academic performance aligns closely with state metrics. Math proficiency stands at 51.7% compared to the state average of 50.1%, while reading proficiency of 46.3% exceeds the state average of 43.0%. The district's graduation rate of 88.3% marginally surpasses the state average of 88.0%. However, chronic absenteeism at 26.0% represents a notable operational challenge within the district.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $62.2 million and per-pupil spending of $12,706, slightly below the state average of $12,810. Revenue sources reflect a balanced approach with 44.5% from local funding, 37.6% from state sources, and 17.9% from federal funding. This local funding emphasis suggests reliance on property tax revenues to sustain operations.

The district functions as a town-locale system with moderate enrollment, demonstrating reading proficiency above state levels while maintaining graduation rates comparable to state benchmarks. Absenteeism patterns warrant attention as a potential area for improvement initiatives.