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Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

State operated agency · Columbus, MS · NCES 2801194

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At a glance

Reported students

240

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

1

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

9.2:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$22,403

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,632

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
231
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1

What current records say about Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science operates 1 current public-school records serving grades 09–12 in Columbus, Mississippi. NCES reports 240 students and 26 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Mississippi agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 1 of 4 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $22,403 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,632 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 3 of 3 in Mississippi. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

Reported needs and resources

Classroom teachers (FTE)
26
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$5,175,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

Columbus, Mississippi

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 33.4916, -88.4178

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White54.6%
  • Hispanic5.4%
  • Black16.3%
  • Asian20%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
High12409.2:10

Explore schools in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

1 current directory entries

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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Mississippi School for Math and ScienceHigh11–122409.2:1

Cities served by Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

How many schools are in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science?

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 high. 1 are identified as magnet schools.

How many students attend Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science?

NCES reports 240 students for 2024–25, served by 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 1 of 4 Mississippi agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 231 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science?

The district-wide ratio is 9.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $22,403 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,632 for instruction. That ranks 3 of 3 comparable Mississippi agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science?

Mississippi School for Math and Science reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 240 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (662) 329-7670 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Mississippi districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.