For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,192 students in Louisville, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 503 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Louisville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Louisville, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Fair Elementary School and Louisville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Louisville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Louisville, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Hwy. 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Fair Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3258
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3258
Grades: 3-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Eiland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Louisville Voc Center
Vocational School
366 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Louisville, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Louisville, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Fair Elementary School and Louisville High School.
How many public schools are located in Louisville, MS?
6 public schools are located in Louisville, MS.
What percentage of students in Louisville, MS go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Louisville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Louisville, MS?
Louisville, MS public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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