Mississippi Snapshot
1,060
Public Schools in Mississippi
56
Colleges in Mississippi
51.2%
Avg Completion Rate
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi
51.18%
National Average
56.52%
Mississippi's avg completion rate is 9.4% lower than the national average.
Mississippi Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Mississippi — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
11 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 1
Homeschool Regulation
Annual notice only; minimal oversight
School Choice
Education Scholarship Account (2024) — expanding
Per-Pupil Spending
34% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Mississippi
Mississippi requires school attendance from age 6 through age 17 — a total of 11 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Mississippi, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 1.
Homeschool Laws in Mississippi
Mississippi falls in the low regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Annual notice only; minimal oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
Certificate of enrollment to attendance officer
School Choice in Mississippi
Mississippi offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Education Savings Account (ESA)
- School voucher program
Education Scholarship Account (2024) — expanding
School Spending & Class Size in Mississippi
Mississippi spends $10,030 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 34% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 1% below national avg (14.5).
How Mississippi compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Mississippi?
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How does Mississippi's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Mississippi's average college completion rate is lower the national average. See the "How Mississippi compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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