Hinds County School District

District Overview
Situated along Highway 18 in Raymond, Mississippi, the Hinds County School District serves as a primary educational anchor for families in the greater Jackson metropolitan region. Operating as an active public school system within a rural fringe setting, the district manages 10 operational campuses that offer a complete learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 4,940 students across all grade levels, the district provides tailored academic pathways designed to nurture young learners from their initial early childhood experiences all the way to high school graduation.

Behind this student body is a robust workforce of over 1,120 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic quality and daily operations. This professional team includes 677 teachers, 32 instructional aides, and more than 411 support personnel who collectively foster a safe, responsive learning environment. Representing a culturally diverse student population, Hinds County School District balances comprehensive instructional resources with deep local roots, standing as a vital institution for educational growth and student achievement in central Mississippi.
10
Total Schools
4,940
Total Students
677.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinds County School District
Demographic Student Count
White324
Hispanic157
Black4,235
Asian3
Two or More219
American Indian2
  • Black
    4,235 (85.7%)
  • White
    324 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    219 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    157 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hinds County School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High4
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:10
Students:4,940*
Teachers (FTE):677.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Hinds County School District
Found 12 Schools