For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 913 students in Greene County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, MS are Leakesville Elementary School, Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leakesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Lain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Leakesville Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, MS include Leakesville Elementary School, Mc Lain Elementary School and Leakesville Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greene County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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