Simpson County School District

District Spending

The Simpson County School District spends $7,331 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Simpson County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Simpson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Simpson County School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Simpson County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.