Public schools in Louisville, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Louisville, 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
1,940
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Louisville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Louisville, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,940 students, an average of 323 per school. The largest campus is Nanih Waiya Attendance Center (517 students), and the largest elementary school is Fair Elementary (350).
Every listed school belongs to Louisville Municipal 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 17.5:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% 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 Louisville
Elementary schools in Louisville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Elementary Louisville Municipal School District | PK–02 | 350 | 20.8:1 | |
| Louisville Elementary Louisville Municipal School District | 03–05 | 290 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Louisville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiland Middle Louisville Municipal School District | 06–08 | 308 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Louisville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville High Louisville Municipal School District | 09–12 | 475 | 16.2:1 | |
| Winston Louisville Voc Center Louisville Municipal School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Louisville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanih Waiya Attendance Center Louisville Municipal School District | KG–12 | 517 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black67.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Louisville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,940 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Louisville
How many public schools are in Louisville, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Louisville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,940 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Louisville?
All listed public schools with an address in Louisville belong to Louisville Municipal 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 Louisville?
Louisville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Louisville, with 475 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Louisville?
No school with an address in Louisville 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 Louisville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Louisville public schools is 17.5:1, 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 Louisville 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