Panola County, Mississippi is a rural area with several small towns and communities. The local education system is comprised of five school districts: Batesville, Coldwater, Como-Pickton, North Panola, and South Panola. Each district strives to provide students with the best educational opportunities possible. According to the Mississippi Department of Education's School Performance Profile (SPP), all five districts are rated above average in academics, met state standards in attendance and graduation rates, and rated above average for overall performance. In addition to public school systems, there are private schools located in Panola County that offer students an alternative education option. All of the schools in the county strive to give students a quality education while also helping them develop strong values and valuable life skills.
Panola County schools spend $8,800 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 482 students per librarian, and 429 children per counselor.