Public schools in Fulton, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Fulton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,917
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fulton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Fulton, MS: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,917 students, an average of 383 per school. The largest campus is Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students).
Every listed school belongs to Itawamba County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fulton
Elementary schools in Fulton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey Attendance Center Itawamba County | KG–06 | 233 | 11.1:1 | |
| Itawamba Attendance Center Itawamba County | KG–08 | 1,129 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Fulton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Agricultural High School Itawamba County | 09–12 | 555 | 13:1 | |
| Itawamba Career & Technical Center Itawamba County · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fulton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Improvement Center Itawamba County · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.8%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black10%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Fulton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,917 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fulton
How many public schools are in Fulton, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Fulton: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,917 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fulton?
All listed public schools with an address in Fulton belong to Itawamba County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fulton?
Itawamba Agricultural High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fulton, with 555 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fulton?
No school with an address in Fulton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fulton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fulton public schools is 13:1, lower than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fulton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities