Black students were the most prevalent ethnic group in Winston 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 Winston County, representing 62.6% of the student body.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center had the most diverse student body in Winston County including Black, American Indian, white, and multiracial students.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 3.1% when compared to the previous year.
For the 2025-26 academic year, Mississippi’s public schools enrolled 424,534 students statewide. Black or African American students represented the largest racial group at 45.09%, followed by white students at 40.56%.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanih Waiya Attendance Center | White | 72.3% | 517 |
| Noxapater Attendance Center | White | 50.5% | 473 |
| Louisville Elementary School | Black | 87.2% | 290 |
| Louisville High School | Black | 87.4% | 475 |
| Fair Elementary School | Black | 86.9% | 351 |
| Eiland Middle School | Black | 83.1% | 308 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Mississippi Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
