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Prentiss County School District, Mississippi

Prentiss County School District is a unified school district in Prentiss County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 15,274 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 373 sq mi (966 km²) of land.

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Prentiss County School District in Mississippi
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
15,274 ± 836
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Prentiss County
Land area
373 sq mi (966 km²)
Median household income
$55,871 ± $10,779
Median home value
$120,600 ± $14,985
Water area
3.13 sq mi (8.1 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2803750
Coordinates (central point)
34.624544, -88.505637
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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 Prentiss County School District, largest first

  1. Wheeler (CDP)524 people
  2. Jumpertown (town)360 people
  3. Marietta (town)195 people
  4. New Site (CDP)120 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. Booneville School District4.0 mi northwest
  2. Baldwyn School District11 mi southwest
  3. Tishomingo County Schools17 mi northeast
  4. Alcorn School District18 mi north
  5. South Tippah School District23 mi west
  6. Itawamba County School District25 mi south

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

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