For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 166 students in Mc Lain, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Mc Lain, MS is Mc Lain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Lain, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mc Lain have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mc Lain, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Lain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Lain, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Lain, MS include Mc Lain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Lain?
1 public schools are located in Mc Lain.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Lain?
Mc Lain public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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