For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,411 students in Stone County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS are Perkinston Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Stone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS include Perkinston Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Stone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County, MS?
4 public schools are located in Stone County, MS.
What percentage of students in Stone County, MS go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County, MS?
Stone County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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