For the 2025 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public high schools serving 14,035 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 high schools in Mississippi are New Site High School, Petal High School and Poplarville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Mississippi blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petal High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Site High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Petal High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Center Hill High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Ripley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Gautier High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4307 Gautier/vancleave
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8783
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Pascagoula High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1716 Tucker Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6443
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Saltillo High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
North Pontotoc High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Senatobia High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Mississippi include New Site High School, Petal High School and Poplarville Jr Sr High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Mississippi?
17 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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