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SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
6
Schools
4,313
Students
$11,628
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,313 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,628 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 35/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BATESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–01785
BATESVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL02–03517
BATESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL04–05481
POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–08531
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08825
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH PANOLA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,174
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,628-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
26%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
26.4%
Federal
25.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,313
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,628, 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.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,313 students.
What is the graduation rate for SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,628 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT is 35/100. 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.