Public schools in Indianola, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Indianola, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,449
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Indianola public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Indianola, MS: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,449 students, an average of 242 per school. The largest campus is Gentry High School (465 students), and the largest elementary school is Lockard Elementary School (393).
Every listed school belongs to Sunflower County Consolidated School District. 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 13.2:1, 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.
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 Indianola
Elementary schools in Indianola
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockard Elementary School Sunflower County Consolidated School District | KG–03 | 393 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Indianola
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 04–06 | 250 | 13:1 | |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 07–09 | 341 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Indianola
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 10–13 | 465 | 13.2:1 | |
| Indianola Career & Tech Center Sunflower County Consolidated School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Indianola
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola Academic Achievement Sunflower County Consolidated School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black93.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Indianola schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,449 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Indianola
How many public schools are in Indianola, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Indianola: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,449 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Indianola?
All listed public schools with an address in Indianola belong to Sunflower County Consolidated School District. 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 Indianola?
Gentry High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Indianola, with 465 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Indianola?
No school with an address in Indianola 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 Indianola schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Indianola public schools is 13.2:1, 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 Indianola 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