Best Richton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 883 students in Richton, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Richton, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in Richton, MS are Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Richton, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Richton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).