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SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
13
Schools
2,929
Students
$14,264
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
72.9%
Graduation Rate
-13.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,929 students across 13 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,264 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. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05211
LOCKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03371
MOORHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOLKG–08215
ROSSER EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–KG76
RULEVILLE CENTRAL ELEM SCHOOLKG–05269
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–06301
DREW HUNTER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08102
ROBERT L MERRITT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–09410
RULEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08150
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL10–12488
INDIANOLA CAREER & TECH CENTER10–120
THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL09–12336
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
INDIANOLA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,264Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
30%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal
29.0%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
2,929
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.9%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.9%, graduation is 13.6 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.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% 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 SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 public schools, serving a total of 2,929 students.
What is the graduation rate for SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 72.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,264 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is 33/100. 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.