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MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

Mississippi · Public School District
2
Schools
122
Students
$168,356
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
95.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND is a public school district in Mississippi serving 122 students across 2 schools. Per-pupil spending of $168,356 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (2)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MS SCHOOL FOR THE BLINDPK–1244
MS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAFPK–1278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$168,356>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
95%
State
95.3%
Local (property tax)
0.9%
Federal
3.8%

State funding accounts for 95% 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
2
Schools
122
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$168K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND?
MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND has 2 public schools, serving a total of 122 students.
How much does MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND spend per student?
MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND spends $168,356 per pupil ($168,356 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND?
95% of students in MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND?
No, MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND serve?
MS SCHLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 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.