George Co School Dist School District
School District · Lucedale, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating George Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge George Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Benndale Elementary School
Lucedale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary School
Lucedale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
Lucedale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#112 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,015
$2,597 vs Mississippi median
District size
4,105 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
George Co School Dist ranks #112 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. George Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benndale Elementary School (7.8/10), Central Elementary School (7.5/10), and Rocky Creek Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +21.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among George Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in George Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benndale Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Rocky Creek Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | George County High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Lt Taylor Intermediate School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Agricola Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | George County Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Lc Hatcher Elementary School | 1.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About George Co School Dist
George Co School Dist is a Lucedale, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $10,015 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, George Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benndale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, George Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in George Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in George Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in George Co School Dist
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Lucedale
- Total Enrollment
- 4,105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 273
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in George Co School Dist?
George Co School Dist has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for George Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for George Co School Dist is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in George Co School Dist?
George Co School Dist spends $10,015 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in George Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in George Co School Dist is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in George Co School Dist?
Benndale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in George Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in George Co School Dist?
Across schools in George Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does George Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
George Co School Dist has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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