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HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
11
Schools
4,968
Students
$13,430
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
84.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,968 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,430 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% 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 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOLTON-EDWARDS ELEM./MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08361
GARY ROAD ELEMENTARYPK–02672
GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05703
RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06377
UTICA ELEM. / MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08322
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08772
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL07–0893
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HINDS CO CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER09–120
RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL09–12570
TERRY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,098
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MAIN STREET ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL01–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,430Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
44%
State
40.0%
Local (property tax)
44.0%
Federal
16.0%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,968
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST?
HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,968 students.
What is the graduation rate for HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 84.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST spends $13,430 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST is 40/100. 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.