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STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
4,894
Students
$13,772
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
76.0%
Graduation Rate
-10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,894 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,772 is near 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.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HENDERSON/WARD-STEWART ELEMENTARY02–04948
SUDDUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–01881
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05183
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OVERSTREET ELEMENTARY05–05303
SOCSD/MSU PARTNERSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07753
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MILLSAPS CAREER & TECH CENTER09–120
STARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL10–121,076
THE LEARNING CENTER ALTERNATIVE05–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARMSTRONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–09750
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,772Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
43%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,894
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.0%, graduation is 10.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
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
21% 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 STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST?
STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,894 students.
What is the graduation rate for STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST?
The graduation rate is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST spend per student?
STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST spends $13,772 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST?
100% of students in STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST?
No, STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST serve?
STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST 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.