South Panola School District

The South Panola School District is located in Batesville, MS and includes 7 schools that serve 4,671 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South Panola School District spends $6,851 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Panola School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Panola School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the South Panola School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.