For the 2023 school year, there are 47 blue ribbon public schools serving 31,287 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi are Bayou View Elementary School, Barack H Obama Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Mississippi Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayou View Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Northshore Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Station Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Grades: K-5
| 979 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pineville Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5192 Menge Avenue
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brandon Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Grades: 4-5
| 742 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Florence Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Grades: 3-5
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
North Bay Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Grades: K-4
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Park Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Grades: K-3
| 493 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Hancock Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pass Christian High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #1212.
Woolmarket Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #1313.
Caledonia Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,042 students
Rank: #1414.
Center Hill Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Grades: K-5
| 782 students
Rank: #1515.
Saucier Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24052 First Street
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastside Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 812 students
Rank: #1717.
Biloxi High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #1818.
Long Beach Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1919.
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
364 Nelson Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 436-5135
Grades: K-4
| 526 students
Rank: #2020.
Center Hill High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #2121.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #2222.
New Site High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #2323.
Della Davidson Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Grades: 3-4
| 645 students
Rank: #2424.
West Lincoln School
Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 654 students
Rank: #2525.
Center Hill Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bayou View Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4633
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lovett Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 466 students
Rank: #2828.
Petal High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #2929.
Rankin Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 361 students
Rank: #3030.
Oak Grove High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,701 students
Rank: #3131.
Gautier High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #3232.
Oak Grove Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2543 Old Hwy.24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-4634
Grades: 6-8
| 1,444 students
Rank: #3333.
Pass Christian Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 West Second Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-5220
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Diberville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Grades: K-3
| 633 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Poplarville Junior Senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi include Bayou View Elementary School, Barack H Obama Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi?
47 blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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