For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,244 students in Crystal Springs, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Crystal Springs, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal Springs, MS are Crystal Springs Elementary School, Crystal Springs High School and Crystal Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Springs, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Crystal Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crystal Springs, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crystal Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal Springs, MS include Crystal Springs Elementary School, Crystal Springs High School and Crystal Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Crystal Springs?
3 public schools are located in Crystal Springs.
What percentage of students in Crystal Springs go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Crystal Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Springs?
Crystal Springs public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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