Smith County School District
2,538 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
The Smith County School District is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 212 Sylvarena Avenue Suite C in Raleigh, Mississippi. Set within a rural remote geographic environment, this non-charter district operates six schools serving a total enrollment of 2,538 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded program options. The student population includes 1,289 male and 1,249 female students, with demographic composition spanning 1,722 White, 718 Black, 46 Hispanic, 43 multiracial, 8 Asian, and 1 American Indian student.
According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a dedicated workforce of 699.94 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members to support its educational infrastructure. This personnel includes 370.9 FTE teachers, 50.87 FTE instructional aides, and 278.17 FTE support staff members assigned across administrative and operational roles. Parents, students, and researchers seeking direct engagement with the district can reach out via phone at (601) 782-4296 or access official district resources online at http://smith.k12.ms.us/s1/.
According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a dedicated workforce of 699.94 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members to support its educational infrastructure. This personnel includes 370.9 FTE teachers, 50.87 FTE instructional aides, and 278.17 FTE support staff members assigned across administrative and operational roles. Parents, students, and researchers seeking direct engagement with the district can reach out via phone at (601) 782-4296 or access official district resources online at http://smith.k12.ms.us/s1/.
6
Total Schools
2,538
Total Students
370.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,722 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Black | 718 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 43 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White1,722 (67.8%)
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Black718 (28.3%)
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Hispanic46 (1.8%)
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Two or More43 (1.7%)
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Asian8 (0.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 7 |
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: | 6 |
| Students: | 2,538* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 370.9* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
Schools in Smith County School District
Found 10 Schools
Other 3rd - 12th
831 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
Not reported M - M
Not reported M - M
649 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
486 Students
High School 7th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th
Not reported M - M