School district or education agency · NCES 2802550

Lee County School District

Guntown, MS

District overview See comparisons

Students6,296

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools15

operational schools · 2023–24

Students6,296

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$11,383

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMSUnited States

Academic standing2025

43rd percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 1 percentile points lower than the state figure and 2 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.8%26.5%27.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$12,374$14,528$19,509

This district is $2,154 per student lower than the state figure and $7,135 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$11,383$12,134$15,859

This district is $751 per student lower than the state figure and $4,476 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$707$1,876$1,964

This district is $1,169 per student lower than the state figure and $1,257 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$357$557$336

This district is $200 per student lower than the state figure and $21 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,115$1,238$1,793

This district is $123 per student lower than the state figure and $678 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,740$6,915$8,742

This district is $175 per student lower than the state figure and $2,002 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,395$2,429$3,769

This district is $34 per student lower than the state figure and $1,374 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$5,240$4,456$11,715

This district is $784 per student higher than the state figure and $6,475 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$478$313$869

This district is $165 per student higher than the state figure and $391 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:113:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

293:1374:1376:1

This district is 81 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 83 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

161.0157.6138.9

This district is 3.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 22.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

23.219.018.5

This district is 4.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 4.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.20.10.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

96.8%98.3%99.0%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.3%1.1%2.6%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.8%2.1%2.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.4%4.4%12.0%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

14.1%13.0%14.0%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.1%1.6%3.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.6%96.5%95.8%

This district is 3.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.7%-1.3%+0.5%

This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

99.6%99.6%50.6%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 49.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.0%8.9%4.5%

This district is 5.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.2%14.1%9.0%

This district is 5.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.9%6.6%6.7%

This district is 4.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.8%2.8%5.1%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

18.1%23.8%14.4%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K115 students

1.8%

Kindergarten–grade 52,855 students

45.3%

Grades 6–81,398 students

22.2%

Grades 9–121,857 students

29.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten115

Kindergarten490

Grade 1498

Grade 2503

Grade 3496

Grade 4449

Grade 5419

Grade 6455

Grade 7464

Grade 8479

Grade 9504

Grade 10500

Grade 11454

Grade 12399

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,979 (63.2%)

Black or African American1,831 (29.1%)

Two or more races257 (4.1%)

Hispanic/Latino177 (2.8%)

Asian49 (0.8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.0%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

115Students enrolled in pre-K

6Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

19.2:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.8%

MS2.1%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,013.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

512.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

21.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

145.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

11.5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

30.8School administrators, full-time equivalent

44.1Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers6 FTE

Kindergarten teachers27.1 FTE

Elementary teachers198.8 FTE

Secondary teachers233.9 FTE

Ungraded teachers46.8 FTE

Elementary school counselors9.8 FTE

Secondary school counselors11.7 FTE

Instructional coordinators23.2 FTE

District administrators8.8 FTE

District administrative support18.4 FTE

School administrative support36.4 FTE

Other support staff159.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

433Total completers

419Regular diplomas

14Other state-recognized credentials

24Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District96.8%

MS98.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.3%

MS1.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.4%Students learning English156 students · 14 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.4%

MS4.4%

U.S.12.0%

14.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services919 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.1%

MS13.0%

U.S.14.0%

1.1%Students with Section 504 plans53 students · 9 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.1%

MS1.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services16 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

MS0.4%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.6%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District99.6%

MS96.5%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

7,033children ages 5 to 17

1,274estimated to live in families below the poverty line

18.1%about 1 in 6 school-age children

District18.1%

MS23.8%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MS receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Lauderdale County School DistrictMeridian, MS5,951 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pascagoula-Gautier School DistrictPascagoula, MS6,501 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Gulfport School DistrictGulfport, MS6,084 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Ocean Springs School DistrictOcean Springs, MS5,808 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Vicksburg Warren School DistrictVicksburg, MS6,844 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

4Middle schools

4High schools

1Other schools

6Elementary schools

10Rural setting

5Town setting

1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

14.9%Federal

51.9%State

33.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$11,383Total current spending per student

$7,077Instruction per student

$3,719Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$11.6MFederal revenue14.9% of total revenue

$40.5MState revenue51.9% of total revenue

$25.9MLocal revenue33.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,077Instructionper student

$3,719Student and instructional supportper student

$1,115Special educationper student

$1,228Building operations and maintenanceper student

$451Student transportationper student

$583Food servicesper student

$83Technologyper student

People costs

$42.5MSalaries$6,740 per student

$15.1MEmployee benefits$2,395 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.2MEquipmentFY 2023

$4.5MCapital outlay$707 per student

$2.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$33MDebt outstanding at year end$5,240 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$3MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$945KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$2.1MTitle I$332 per student

$1.8MIDEA special education$290 per student

$38KCareer and technical education$6 per student

$3.1MChild nutrition$494 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$10,279

FY 2023$11,383

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$889

FY 2023$707

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$5,915

FY 2023$5,240

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2114.2%

905 of 6,389 students

2021–2231.4%

1,965 of 6,251 students

2022–2325.8%

1,625 of 6,303 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

14Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE15 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE15 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I5 reporting schools

Calculus5 reporting schools

Biology5 reporting schools

Chemistry5 reporting schools

Physics5 reporting schools

Computer science5 reporting schools

Advanced Placement5 reporting schools

Dual enrollment5 reporting schools

Gifted programs15 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate5 reporting schools

Athletics5 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

353Out-of-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →711In-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →19Law-enforcement referrals15 reporting schoolsSee schools →2School-related arrests15 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi15 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber15 reporting schools

2Student devices reported15 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 6,303 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?0 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$11,383current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?293:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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