For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS are Leflore County High School and Leflore County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leflore County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Leflore County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Gr: PK-12
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County High School and Leflore County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Itta Bena?
3 public schools are located in Itta Bena.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena?
Itta Bena public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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