For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 students in Richland, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Richland, MS are Richland Upper Elementary School and Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Richland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Wilson Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Gr: 3-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Richland, MS include Richland Upper Elementary School and Richland High School.
How many public schools are located in Richland?
3 public schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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