South Delta School District, Mississippi

South Delta School District is a unified school district in Sharkey County and Issaquena County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,705 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 794 sq mi (2,055 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,705 ± 57
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Sharkey County53% of the district’s landIssaquena County47% of the district’s land
Land area
794 sq mi (2,055 km²)
Median household income
$38,487 ± $9,203
Median home value
$100,800 ± $18,642
Water area
25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2803960
Coordinates (central point)
32.808840, -90.874080

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 South Delta School District, largest first

  1. Rolling Fork (city)2,038 people
  2. Anguilla (town)654 people
  3. Cary (town)330 people
  4. Mayersville (town)196 people
  5. Panther Burn (CDP)128 people
  6. Valley Park (CDP)95 people
  7. Grace (CDP)91 people
  8. Delta City (CDP)0 people
  9. Nitta Yuma (CDP)0 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. East Carroll Parish School District, Louisiana22 mi west
  2. Hollandale School District27 mi north
  3. Yazoo County School District28 mi east
  4. Western Line School District29 mi north
  5. Humphreys County School District30 mi northeast
  6. Vicksburg Warren School District31 mi south

These share a boundary with South Delta 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 South Delta School District before you rely on it.

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