White students were the most prevalent ethnic group in Smith County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Smith County, representing 67.9% of the student body.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased by 1.1% when compared to the previous year.
For the 2025-26 academic year, Mississippi’s public schools enrolled 424,534 students statewide. Black or African American students represented the largest racial group at 45.09%, followed by white students at 40.56%.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh High School | White | 68.9% | 486 |
| Mize Attendance Center | White | 84.6% | 838 |
| Taylorsville Attendance Center | Black | 60% | 572 |
| Raleigh Elementary School | White | 75% | 652 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Mississippi Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
