For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 370 students in 38762, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 38762, MS is Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38762 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38762, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38762 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northside High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 38762, MS Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Martin Luther King Drive
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 398-2372
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 398-2372
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
38762, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Edwards Street
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 345-3295
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 345-3295
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38762, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38762, MS include Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38762?
1 public high schools are located in 38762.
What is the racial composition of students in 38762?
38762 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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