White students were the most prevalent ethnic group in George County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in George County, representing 83.6% of the student body.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.1% when compared to the previous year.
Mississippi had 3,815 unfilled K-12 teaching positions in public schools, an increase of 851 from the 2024-25 school year, according to a recent report from the Mississippi Department of Education. That is also 779 higher than in the 2021-22 school year, indicating that teacher vacancies continue to rise statewide.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benndale Elementary School | White | 74.8% | 139 |
| L.T. Taylor Intermediate School | White | 69.2% | 295 |
| Central Elementary School | White | 85.7% | 664 |
| George County High School | White | 79.9% | 1,117 |
| George County Middle School | White | 80.7% | 621 |
| L.C. Hatcher Elementary School | White | 67.1% | 280 |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | White | 88.3% | 402 |
| Agricola Elementary School | White | 90.6% | 543 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Mississippi Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
