South Pike School District

250 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,461 students in South Pike School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Pike School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
1,461 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Pike School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#92 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
29%
42%
42%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
86%
45%
% White
10%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,991 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,439 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,991
$12,408
Spending / Student
$12,439
$12,276

Best South Pike School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
South Pike High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
South Pike Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-2231
Gr: 4-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Pike School District?
South Pike School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,461 students.
What is the rank of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District is ranked #92 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pike School District?
86% of South Pike School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pike School District?
South Pike School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is South Pike School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,439 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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