Lee County School District, Mississippi

Lee County School District is a unified school district in Lee County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 37,947 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 308 sq mi (798 km²) of land.

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Lee County School District in Mississippi
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
37,947 ± 1,003
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lee County
Land area
308 sq mi (798 km²)
Median household income
$68,544 ± $4,261
Median home value
$187,700 ± $12,306
Water area
2.33 sq mi (6.02 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2802550
Coordinates (central point)
34.402318, -88.613110

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Lee County School District, largest first

  1. Saltillo (city)4,952 people
  2. Verona (city)2,748 people
  3. Guntown (town)2,594 people
  4. Mooreville (CDP)2,154 people
  5. Shannon (town)1,383 people
  6. Plantersville (town)929 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Baldwyn School District8.1 mi north
  2. Tupelo Public School District12 mi southwest
  3. Itawamba County School District17 mi southeast
  4. Pontotoc City Schools21 mi southwest
  5. Nettleton School District22 mi south
  6. Pontotoc County Schools28 mi southwest
  7. Union County School District30 mi west
  8. Okolona Separate School District31 mi south

These share a boundary with Lee County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Lee County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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