Smith County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Graduate Degree

6.1%

Population 25+

9,793

Smith County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Smith County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.8%1,452
High School Graduate
39.8%3,897
Some College / Associate's
29.8%2,915
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%932
Graduate Degree
6.1%597

Smith 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 Smith County, Mississippi

Approximately 15.6% of adults in Smith County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Smith County, Mississippi has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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