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LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
4
Schools
2,795
Students
$11,056
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
81.3%
Graduation Rate
-5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,795 students across 4 schools. Its graduation rate of 81.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,056 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.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (4)
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOGUE CHITTO SCHOOLPK–12715
ENTERPRISE SCHOOLKG–12705
LOYD STAR SCHOOLPK–12720
WEST LINCOLN SCHOOLPK–12655
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,056-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
24%
State
58.6%
Local (property tax)
24.0%
Federal
17.4%

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
4
Schools
2,795
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.3%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.3%, graduation is 5.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,056, spending is 23% 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.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,795 students.
What is the graduation rate for LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 81.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,056 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.