Smith County School District, Mississippi

Smith County School District is a unified school district in Smith County, Mississippi, for grades K–12. About 14,132 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 636 sq mi (1,648 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
14,132
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Smith County
Land area
636 sq mi (1,648 km²)
Median household income
$60,916 ± $4,871
Median home value
$112,600 ± $13,162
Water area
1 sq mi (2.6 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2804020
Coordinates (central point)
32.019389, -89.495985

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 Smith County School District, largest first

  1. Taylorsville (town)1,650 people
  2. Raleigh (town)1,118 people
  3. Polkville (town)713 people
  4. Mize (town)248 people
  5. Sylvarena (village)123 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. West Jasper School District17 mi east
  2. Forest Municipal School District23 mi north
  3. Simpson County School District26 mi west
  4. Covington County School District27 mi south
  5. Scott County School District27 mi north
  6. Rankin County School District31 mi northwest
  7. Jones County School District34 mi southeast

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

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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