Mississippi

Overall Ranking: Limited Development

Last Updated August 2024

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Overall Education Profile 

To take a closer look at Mississippi’s education system you can reference https://ballotpedia.org/Public_education_in_Mississippi

This page offers a high-level overview of Mississippi’s K-12 public education system, contextualizing key factors that shape the state’s educational landscape. Explore data on student enrollment, teacher numbers, school demographics, and graduation rates, alongside an analysis of per-pupil spending and education funding. Comparisons with neighboring states and national averages provide a deeper understanding of how such systems perform in areas like student-teacher ratios and academic outcomes. Additionally, the page discusses broader themes such as school choice, teacher salaries, and term limits, offering insight into the complexities of the state’s education infrastructure.