For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in Port Gibson, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Port Gibson, MS are Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Gibson, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Port Gibson have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Port Gibson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Port Gibson, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
880 Anthony Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-3
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Gibson, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Port Gibson, MS include Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Port Gibson?
4 public schools are located in Port Gibson.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Gibson?
Port Gibson 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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