For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 773 students in Hurley, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Hurley, MS is East Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurley, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hurley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hurley, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Central High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hurley, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21700 Slider Road
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3120
Gr: 9-13 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hurley, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hurley, MS include East Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hurley?
1 public high schools are located in Hurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hurley?
Hurley public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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