Smithville School

Monroe County School District
60017 HWY 23
SMITHVILLE, MS 38870
540 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Smithville High School, located in Smithville, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub within the Monroe County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the surrounding community. Its curriculum typically encompasses a comprehensive range of core subjects, complemented by elective courses and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Smithville, functioning as both an academic center and a focal point for community spirit. By maintaining a connection to the Monroe County School District’s broader mission, Smithville High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational standards. Through its athletics, clubs, and various student organizations, the school provides a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement beyond standard coursework.
540
Total Students
48.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    499 (92.4%)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.1%)
  • Black
    6 (1.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monroe County School District
Phone: (662)651-4276
Website: http://www.mcsd.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio
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Monroe County School District
905 Students
60286 HATLEY ROAD
AMORY, MS 38821 (6.9 miles away)
Other K - 12th