For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,514 students in South Pike School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51±¬ÁÏs in South Pike School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,037 Schools
# Students
1,514 Students
440,088 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
33,786 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Pike School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
86%
47%
% White
11%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,536 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,003 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,536
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,003
$12,074
Best South Pike School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Gr: PK-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Gr: 4-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pike School District?
South Pike School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,514 students.
What is the rank of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District is ranked #93 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike School District?
86% of South Pike School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is South Pike School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,003 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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