For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,237 students in Flowood, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 776 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Flowood, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Flowood, MS are Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Rankin High School and Northwest Rankin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flowood, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Flowood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Flowood, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Rankin High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Highway 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Rankin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Flowood, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Flowood, MS include Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Rankin High School and Northwest Rankin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Flowood?
4 public schools are located in Flowood.
What percentage of students in Flowood go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Flowood are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Flowood?
Flowood public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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