14.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
2023
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 14.6 | 15.4 |
National ranking
How states rank by student-teacher ratio.
| #1 | Vermont | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 5 |
| #3 | New Hampshire | 11 |
| #4 | North Dakota | 11.5 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.5 |
| #6 | Rhode Island | 12 |
| #7 | New Jersey | 12.2 |
| #8 | Massachusetts | 12.9 |
| #9 | Delaware | 13 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 13.6 |
| #11 | Missouri | 13.9 |
| #12 | Montana | 14.1 |
| #13 | Virginia | 14.2 |
| #14 | Illinois | 14.5 |
| #15 | Louisiana | 14.5 |
| #16 | Texas | 14.7 |
| #17 | Wisconsin | 14.9 |
| #18 | Washington | 14.9 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 15.1 |
| #20 | Tennessee | 15.2 |
| #21 | Georgia | 15.2 |
| #22 | Minnesota | 15.4 |
| #23 | Florida | 15.5 |
| #24 | Kentucky | 15.5 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 15.5 |
| #26 | Ohio | 16.5 |
| #27 | Indiana | 17.3 |
| #28 | Colorado | 17.5 |
| #29 | Michigan | 17.9 |
| #30 | Oregon | 18.9 |
| #31 | Nevada | 19 |
| #32 | California | 22 |
| #33 | Utah | 22 |
| #34 | Arizona | 22 |
| #35 | Pennsylvania | $21,985 |
| #36 | New York | $29,873 |
Overview
Mississippi public schools average about 14.6 students per teacher, near the national average. This data point highlights how Mississippi compares on student teacher ratios relative to national benchmarks. Teacher shortages remain acute in Mississippi's Delta and rural districts.
Did you know?
- Teacher shortages remain acute in Mississippi's Delta and rural districts.