Best Indianola Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 806 students in Indianola, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Indianola, MS are Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Gentry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Indianola, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gentry High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Indianola, MS (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Gr: 7-9 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gentry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Bb King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Gr: 10-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Gr: 10-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Indianola, Mississippi

Indianola, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Gr: 9 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Gr: 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indianola, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indianola, MS include Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Gentry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Indianola?
4 public high schools are located in Indianola.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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