Public schools in Greenwood, MS
12 open public schools with an address in Greenwood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,123
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Greenwood public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Greenwood, MS: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,123 students, an average of 260 per school. The largest campus is Greenwood High School/Votech (633 students), and the largest elementary school is Davis Elementary School (377).
Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.7:1, higher 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% 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 Greenwood
Elementary schools in Greenwood
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankston Elementary School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | KG–06 | 254 | 12.9:1 | |
| Claudine Brown Elementary School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | PK–02 | 248 | 15.3:1 | |
| Davis Elementary School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | KG–06 | 377 | 15.6:1 | |
| East Elementary School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | 03–05 | 261 | 13.4:1 | |
| Threadgill Elementary Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | 02–06 | 295 | 14.9:1 | |
| Threadgill Primary School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | PK–01 | 207 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Greenwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 278 | 14.6:1 | |
| Leflore Legacy Academy Leflore Legacy Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 203 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Greenwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Elzy High School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | 09–12 | 367 | 13.5:1 | |
| Career and Technical Center Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Greenwood High School/Votech Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | 09–12 | 633 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Greenwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Alternative School Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black84.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Greenwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,123 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greenwood
How many public schools are in Greenwood, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Greenwood: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,123 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greenwood?
Schools with an address in Greenwood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District (11 schools), Leflore Legacy Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Greenwood?
Greenwood High School/Votech reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greenwood, with 633 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greenwood?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Greenwood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Leflore Legacy Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greenwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greenwood public schools is 14.7:1, higher 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 Greenwood 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.
Nearby Mississippi cities
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