Mississippi is the #34 largest school system in the United States, serving 444,117 students across the 1,048 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 237 private schools, serving 50,821 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mississippi are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Mississippi is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 35%.
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Barack H Obama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 57% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4%
Black
47%
White
43%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Mississippi (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Rank: #22.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Rank: #33.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Rank: #44.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 68% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
5192 Menge Avenue
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Rank: #77.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
371 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Rank: #88.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Rank: #99.
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Rank: #1010.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 64% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Best Mississippi Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Barack H Obama Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mississippi?
1,048 public schools are located in Mississippi.
What percentage of students in Mississippi go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mississippi are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Minority enrollment in Mississippi is 57% (majority Black)
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