For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,083 students in George County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in George County, MS are George County High School, Central Elementary School and Rocky Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
George County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in George County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in George County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George County High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Grades: PK-6
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
George County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Grades: 7-8
| 634 students
Rank: #55.
Agricola Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6165 Hwy 613 S
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Mable St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Grades: 3-7
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Benndale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5204 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #88.
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Grades: PK-2
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in George County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in George County, MS include George County High School, Central Elementary School and Rocky Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in George County, MS?
9 public schools are located in George County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in George County, MS?
George County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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