2023 Public Perception of Charter Schools in Mississippi
Research on how Mississippi residents perceive charter schools and their impact on education.
The 2023 Public Perception of Charter Schools survey report provides critical insights into public understanding and support of charter schools in Mississippi. This comprehensive survey was conducted by the Survey Research Lab (SRL) at Mississippi State University’s Social Science Research Center.
The survey captured responses from a representative sample of 534 Mississippi public school parents, divided into two groups: non-charter parents and charter parents. This year’s findings highlight evolving perceptions and knowledge about charter schools among these groups.
2023 Public Perception of Charter Schools in Mississippi
Learn how parents feel about charter schools in Mississippi when surveyed in 2023.
Authors
Grace Breazeale, K-12 Policy Associate, 2022-2024
Toren Ballard, Director of K-12 Policy, 2019 – 2025
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