Public education in Smith County is provided as required under Mississippi law through the Smith County School District. The district is comprised of three schools located across the county and one vocational technology center. The district also provides the opportunity for eligible seniors to earn college credit through Jones College.

The school district is comprised of a appointed Superintendent of Education, and a five-member board that is elected by the county. The District is charged with providing exemplary education opportunities in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi at a justifiable cost to the taxpayer.
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Students attend schools in Mize, Raleigh, and Taylorsville based on geographic location within the county. Exceptions can be made through court order or school board officials.

You can view the 2017-2018 District Report Card from the Mississippi Department of Education at the link below.

district report card

Smith County School District
Jimmy Dell Hancock, Superintendent
212 Sylvarena Avenue, Suite C
Raleigh, Mississippi 39153

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Three Schools. One Mission.

Our purpose, our mission in the Smith County School District is to provide learning opportunities that will challenge and encourage our students to succeed and enable them to become productive and well-adjusted citizens in an ever-changing society.  Recognizing that all students have worth, dignity, and individual needs and talents, we continually strive to adapt to the Smith County School District’s education program to encompass a diverse student population.

The mission of our school district also includes instilling in each student those values and attitudes that would develop ethical character, love of country and worthy family membership.  We also believe that we have a responsibility to foster good personal and community health by providing clean, comfortable, safe and attractive school facilities.  We are charged with stressing the development of good personal health habits and providing nutritious and well-balanced food service.  Finally, we believe that our mission is to adequately prepare students for a successful future in the world of work or additional formal education upon their graduation from our schools.

raleigh high school

taylorsville attendance center

mize attendance center