South Pike School District
public school
The South Pike School District is a public school district based in Magnolia, Mississippi, United States.
In addition to Magnolia, the district also serves the town of Osyka, the community of Fernwood, and a small portion of the McComb city limits, as well as rural areas in southern Pike County.
Schools
Secondary schools
South Pike High School (Magnolia) (Grades 9-12) [1] (Notable alumnus: Kevin Magee (1959–2003), basketball player)
South Pike Junior High School (Magnolia) (Grades 7-8) [2]
Elementary schools
Grades 4-6
Magnolia Elementary School (Magnolia) [3]
Grades K-6
Osyka Elementary School (Osyka) [4]
Grades K-3
Eva Gordon Elementary School (Magnolia) [5]
Other Campuses
South Pike Vocational Center (Magnolia) [6]
South Pike Alternative School (Magnolia) [7]
South Pike Parent Center (Magnolia) [8]
Demographics
2006-07 school year
There were a total of 1,998 students enrolled in the South Pike School District during the 2006–2007 school year. The gender makeup of the district was 49% female and 51% male. The racial makeup of the district was 82.58% African American, 17.22% White, 0.15% Hispanic, and 0.05% Asian. 99.9% of the district's students were eligible to receive free lunch.
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