The Kosciusko and Attala County School Districts are among 39 districts in the state that are getting federal money.
The funds are going to school districts with 40 percent low-income families.
Congressman Bennie Thompson made the announcement Thursday.
He said the money will help improve test scores and academic performance for low income students.
Funding totals for local school districts:
- Attala County – $637,973
- Kosciusko – $1,207,462
- Holmes County – $2,764,761
- Leake County – $1,790,343
See the complete list of funds below.