Mississippi

Chronically Absent Students

Students absent 10% or more of the time enrolled.

Chronically Absent Students Overview

State

Mississippi

13.1%

Chronically Absent Students by Subgroup

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State

Female

12.7%

Male

13.4%

Black or African American

13.4%

White

13.1%

Alaskan Native or Native American

20.2%

Asian

5.2%

Hispanic or Latino

9.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

10.3%

Two or More Races

13.7%

Students with Disabilities

17.4%

Students without Disabilities

12.4%

English Learners

9.1%

Chronically Absent Students Data

All

  • State 13.1%

Female

  • State 12.7%

Male

  • State 13.4%

Black or African American

  • State 13.4%

White

  • State 13.1%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 20.2%

Asian

  • State 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 9.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

  • State 10.3%

Two or More Races

  • State 13.7%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 17.4%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 12.4%

English Learners

  • State 9.1%

Mississippi Department of Education

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

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Last updated 09/25/2025