Aberdeen School District

1100 W Commerce
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 923 students in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
3 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
923 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Aberdeen 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#106 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
52%
23%
42%
29%
55%
(21-22)
85-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
94%
45%
% White
3%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,465 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,606 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,465
$12,408
Spending / Student
$16,606
$12,276

Best Aberdeen School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Gr: 9-13 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Belle-shivers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District manages 3 public schools serving 923 students.
What is the rank of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District is ranked #103 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 Aberdeen School District?
94% of Aberdeen School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aberdeen School District?
Aberdeen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Aberdeen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,606 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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