South Pike School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 250 West Bay Street in Magnolia, Mississippi, the South Pike School District serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled in a distant rural setting within the broader McComb metropolitan region. Operating seven individual schools, the district delivers a continuous academic journey spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As a traditional, non-charter public system, South Pike offers local families a stable educational framework designed to guide students through their early childhood development milestones all the way through high school graduation and career preparation.

To support its community of 1,461 enrolled students, South Pike maintains a robust staffing capacity totaling 558 full-time equivalent positions. The instructional environment is led by 220 full-time equivalent teachers and 39 instructional aides, ensuring strong classroom coverage and individualized student support. These educators work alongside nearly 300 support staff members who oversee transportation, facilities, counseling, and administrative operations. Together, this dedicated team fosters a well-resourced learning environment tailored to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of southern Mississippi youth.
7
Total Schools
1,461
Total Students
220.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pike School District
Demographic Student Count
White151
Hispanic14
Black1,249
Asian1
Two or More42
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,249 (85.5%)
  • White
    151 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    42 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Pike School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High3
Other0
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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:7
Students:1,461*
Teachers (FTE):220.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6