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LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
5,261
Students
$11,562
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
89.1%
Graduation Rate
+2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 5,261 students across 10 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,562 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 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,060
NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,151
WEST LOWNDES ELEMENTARYPK–06234
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08498
NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08613
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL09–12652
LOWNDES CO VOC COMPLEX09–120
NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL09–12807
WEST LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL07–12246
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOWNDES COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,562-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
44%
State
39.5%
Local (property tax)
44.4%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,261
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.1%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,562, spending is 19% 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.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST?
LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,261 students.
What is the graduation rate for LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,562 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST is 37/100. 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.