Black students were the most prevalent ethnic group in Sharkey County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
In the previous school year, Black students were also the most common group in Sharkey County, representing 71.6% of the student body.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 30.5% when compared to the previous year.
Mississippi had 3,815 unfilled K-12 teaching positions in public schools, an increase of 851 from the 2024-25 school year, according to a recent report from the Mississippi Department of Education. That is also 779 higher than in the 2021-22 school year, indicating that teacher vacancies continue to rise statewide.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Middle School | Black | 69.6% | 138 |
| South Delta Elementary School | Black | 100% | 234 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Mississippi Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
