For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,587 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs Elementary School and Hazlehurst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Copiah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs Elementary School and Hazlehurst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Copiah County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Copiah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Copiah County include: Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Hazlehurst Elementary School, Wesson Attendance Center vs. Crystal Springs Elementary School
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