Scott County School District, Mississippi

Scott County School District is a unified school district in Scott County, Mississippi, for grades K–12. About 19,779 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 519 sq mi (1,345 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
19,779 ± 747
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Scott County
Land area
519 sq mi (1,345 km²)
Median household income
$45,000 ± $6,808
Median home value
$104,600 ± $20,422
Water area
1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2803900
Coordinates (central point)
32.413868, -89.547439

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 Scott County School District, largest first

  1. Morton (city)3,656 people
  2. Sebastopol (town)212 people
  3. Harperville (CDP)192 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. Forest Municipal School District5.6 mi southeast
  2. Newton Municipal School21 mi east
  3. Leake County School District24 mi north
  4. Rankin County School District25 mi southwest
  5. Newton County School District27 mi east
  6. Smith County School District27 mi south
  7. Madison County School District32 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Scott 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 Scott County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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