Prentiss County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

16,745

Prentiss County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Prentiss County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.1%2,692
High School Graduate
30.3%5,070
Some College / Associate's
33.9%5,683
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%1,712
Graduate Degree
9.5%1,588

Prentiss County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Prentiss County, Mississippi

Approximately 19.7% of adults in Prentiss County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Prentiss County, Mississippi has increased by 7.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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