For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 853 students in 39476, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 39476, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39476, MS are Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39476 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 39476, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39476, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Richton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39476, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39476, MS include Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill School and Richton High School.
How many public schools are located in 39476?
3 public schools are located in 39476.
What percentage of students in 39476 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 39476 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39476?
39476 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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