The average public school diversity score in Mississippi is approximately 0.60 per year (2024).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Mississippi is currently Cherokee Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.72.
Diversity Score Range: 0.66
0.72
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.68
Most Diverse Public Schools in Mississippi (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-4
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Diberville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-3
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Popps Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-4
364 Nelson Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 5-8
128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Biloxi Upper Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-6
1424 Father Ryan Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-3700
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Back Bay Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: K-4
340 St. Mary Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5110
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Biloxi Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 7-8
1921 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-1421
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: K-4
265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Morton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-K
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-4
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-4
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: K-4
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-6
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Singing River Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 5-6
4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8835
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: K-2
3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 5-8
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Diberville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 4-8
3320 Warrior Drive
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Gautier High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: K-5
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 5-6
135 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: K-2
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Trent Lott Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 5-6
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Ms School For Math And Science
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 11-12
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 3-5
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 6-8
400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1820
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-4
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-4
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
New Albany Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-5
874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-1840
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-4
1910 Droke Road
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-5245
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: K-6
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: K-4
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public schools diversity score?
The Mississippi average public schools diversity score is 0.60 for 2024.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Mississippi?
The best top ranked public schools in Mississippi include Cherokee Elementary School, Diberville Elementary School and Popps Ferry Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Mississippi?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Mississippi is Morton High School, with a diversity score of 0.70. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Cherokee Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.72.
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