South Delta School District

District Overview
Located at 106 Athletic Drive in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, the South Delta School District serves as a vital educational hub for its rural remote community. As an active, traditional public school district, South Delta operates four schools delivering comprehensive academic instruction across a wide continuum, spanning from pre-kindergarten through grade 13. The district currently serves a student body of 548 learners, providing an intimate, close-knit learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of youth throughout the Mississippi Delta. From early childhood education through high school graduation and post-secondary transition programs, the district focuses on delivering structured support tailored to its distinct geographic setting.

To ensure high-quality instruction and operational success, South Delta School District maintains a robust staffing framework with nearly 246 total full-time equivalent employees. The instructional core includes 96 full-time equivalent teachers and seven instructional aides, backed by an extensive support team of approximately 143 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to administrative, student service, and logistical needs. This favorable staff-to-student presence allows for personalized attention, dedicated guidance, and strong community connections. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details about the district's academic programs and community offerings can connect via phone at (662) 873-4302 or explore online resources at sdelta.org.
4
Total Schools
548
Total Students
96.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Delta School District
Demographic Student Count
White1
Black505
Two or More41
American Indian1
  • Black
    505 (92.2%)
  • Two or More
    41 (7.5%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Delta School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:548*
Teachers (FTE):96.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in South Delta School District
Found 4 Schools