For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,199 students in Itawamba County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS are Itawamba Agricultural High School, Nettleton Primary School and Itawamba Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itawamba County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Itawamba County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Itawamba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Grades: K-3
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Itawamba Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 Little Indian Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Grades: K-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #44.
Mantachie Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Grades: K-12
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Grades: K-12
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1532 Maple Road
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
Rank: #88.
Nettleton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Grades: 4-6
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Dorsey Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dorsey School Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS include Itawamba Agricultural High School, Nettleton Primary School and Itawamba Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Itawamba County?
11 public schools are located in Itawamba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Itawamba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Itawamba County include: Dorsey Attendance Center vs. Itawamba Attendance Center, Itawamba Agricultural High School vs. Tremont Attendance Center, Mantachie Attendance Center vs. Itawamba Attendance Center
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