For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,355 students in Greene County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, MS are Greene County High School, Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mc Lain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Leakesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Leakesville Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Greene County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
173 Vo-tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greene County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, MS include Greene County High School, Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
5 public schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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