Best Guntown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 692 students in Guntown, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Guntown, MS is Guntown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guntown, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Guntown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Guntown, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guntown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Guntown, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Guntown, MS include Guntown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Guntown?
1 public schools are located in Guntown.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntown?
Guntown 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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