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ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
8
Schools
3,375
Students
$10,667
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,375 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,667 is below 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 38/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DORSEY ATTENDANCE CENTERKG–06210
FAIRVIEW ATTENDANCE CENTERKG–06118
ITAWAMBA ATTENDANCE CENTERKG–081,163
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL09–12556
ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER09–120
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ITAWAMBA IMPROVEMENT CENTER01–120
MANTACHIE ATTENDANCE CENTERKG–121,003
TREMONT ATTENDANCE CENTERKG–12325
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,667-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
21%
State
58.8%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal
20.1%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,375
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,667, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST?
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,375 students.
What is the graduation rate for ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST spends $10,667 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST?
99% of students in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST?
No, ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST serve?
ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST is 38/100. 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.