For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,009 students in Raymond, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 511 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Raymond, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Raymond, MS are Williams School and Raymond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raymond, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Raymond have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Raymond, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Raymond High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Co Career/technical Center
Vocational School
14020 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Alternative School
Alternative School
560 Port Gibson St
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
417 Palestine Street
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Raymond, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Raymond, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Raymond, MS include Williams School and Raymond High School.
How many public schools are located in Raymond?
5 public schools are located in Raymond.
What percentage of students in Raymond go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Raymond are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raymond?
Raymond public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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