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GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mississippi · Public School District
13
Schools
3,542
Students
$12,081
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
73.0%
Graduation Rate
-13.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,542 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,081 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05352
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05167
BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05311
STERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05176
TRIGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05251
WEBB PREPARATORY SCHOOLKG–KG254
WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–05244
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08373
MANNING RESTART CENTER06–070
T.L. WESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08428
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–12871
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL CENTER09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MC BRIDE PRE-K ACADEMYPK–PK115
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,081-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
24%
State
43.2%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal
33.0%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (24%), with notable federal support (33%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
3,542
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.0%, graduation is 13.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,081, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
33% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 3,542 students.
What is the graduation rate for GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 73.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,081 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.