Best Moorhead Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in Moorhead, MS.
The top ranked public school in Moorhead, MS is Moorhead Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorhead, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Moorhead, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorhead Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Moorhead, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Moorhead, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Moorhead, MS include Moorhead Central School.
How many public schools are located in Moorhead?
2 public schools are located in Moorhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?
Moorhead 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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