Among the ethnicities represented in Copiah County schools, Black was the most prevalent among the county students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
Of the 3,427 students attending Copiah County schools, 63.9% were Black. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 21.2% of Copiah County student body.
In the previous school year, Black students were also the most common group in Copiah County, representing 64.3% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 4.1% when compared to the previous year.
Mississippi’s schools, with an enrollment of 436,523 in the 2023-24 academic year, are mostly divided between two ethnicities, with Black or African American students being the largest racial group at 46.86%, followed by white students at 42.14%.
Students in the state showed a significant improvement in the 2022-23 academic year, demonstrating sustained progress in their post-pandemic recovery. Overall, 87% of schools and 91% of districts achieved a grade of C or better, compared to 81% of schools and 87% of districts in the prior year.
Results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) showed students reaching an all-time high in all core subjects. Students better performed on the Math and English portion of the test, achieving grades around 5% better than in the previous year.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Middle School | Black | 79.9% | 368 |
| Hazlehurst Elementary School | Black | 77.1% | 615 |
| Hazlehurst Middle School | Black | 83.4% | 277 |
| Hazlehurst High School | Black | 84.2% | 436 |
| Crystal Springs Elementary School | Black | 77.2% | 469 |
| Wesson Attendance Center | White | 78.4% | 858 |
| Crystal Springs High School | Black | 82.9% | 404 |