For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,016 students in Wilkinson County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 294 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS are Finch Elementary School, Wilkinson County Elementary School and Wilkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilkinson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Finch Elementary School, Wilkinson County Elementary School and Wilkinson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilkinson County, MS?
5 public schools are located in Wilkinson County, MS.
What percentage of students in Wilkinson County, MS go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County, MS?
Wilkinson County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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