For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 624 students in Raleigh, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Raleigh, MS is Raleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Raleigh, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Raleigh, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Raleigh, MS include Raleigh Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Raleigh?
2 public elementary schools are located in Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh?
Raleigh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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