Insights from Mississippi charter schools

Data & Research

Mississippi families want access to high-quality public schools that meet the needs of their children and communities. Student outcomes underscore how public charter schools in Mississippi are expanding opportunity and supporting student success across the state.

2024/2025 Data

Charter schools serve high-need communities

Mississippi charter schools serve students across urban and rural communities, expanding access to public school options while primarily serving high-need student populations.

2024/2025 data

Charter school families report high satisfaction

Families consistently report positive school experiences and confidence that their children are supported academically and personally.

2024/2025 data

Charter school students lead the way across all subjects

Charter school student performance in math, ELA, and science exceeds that of students in local public school districts across the board, with the exception of math in Clarksdale.

2024/2025 data

Charter school students outperform their peers in science achievement

In Clarksdale, charter school students outperform their peers in science by more than 20 percentage points (42% vs. 21.8%), with similar trends across other districts.