Mississippi

Chronically Absent Students

Students absent 10% or more of the time enrolled.

Chronically Absent Students Overview

State

Mississippi

16.9%

Chronically Absent Students by Subgroup

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State

Female

16.8%

Male

16.9%

Black or African American

16.0%

White

18.3%

Alaskan Native or Native American

27.2%

Asian

6.7%

Hispanic or Latino

12.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

14.4%

Two or More Races

18.3%

Students with Disabilities

21.8%

Students without Disabilities

16.1%

English Learners

11.1%

Chronically Absent Students Data

All

  • State 16.9%

Female

  • State 16.8%

Male

  • State 16.9%

Black or African American

  • State 16.0%

White

  • State 18.3%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 27.2%

Asian

  • State 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 12.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

  • State 14.4%

Two or More Races

  • State 18.3%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 21.8%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 16.1%

English Learners

  • State 11.1%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 09/25/2025