Public schools in Raymond, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Raymond, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,025
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Raymond public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Raymond, MS: 1 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,025 students, an average of 205 per school. The largest campus is Raymond High School (539 students), and the largest elementary school is Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle (453).
Hinds County School District operates the most schools here (4), 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 12.7:1, 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 75% 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 Raymond
Elementary schools in Raymond
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle Hinds County School District | PK–08 | 453 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Raymond
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Co Career/Technical Center Hinds County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Raymond High School Hinds County School District | 09–13 | 539 | 13.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Raymond
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Alternative School Hinds County School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Williams School MDHS Division Of Youth Services | PK–13 | 33 | 2.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black66.7%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Raymond schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,025 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Raymond
How many public schools are in Raymond, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Raymond: 1 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,025 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Raymond?
Schools with an address in Raymond belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hinds County School District (4 schools), MDHS Division Of Youth Services (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 Raymond?
Raymond High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Raymond, with 539 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Raymond?
No school with an address in Raymond 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 Raymond schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Raymond public schools is 12.7:1, 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 Raymond 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