For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 548 students in Richton, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richton, MS are Sand Hill 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Richton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richton, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Richton, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richton, MS include Sand Hill School and Richton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richton?
2 public middle schools are located in Richton.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton?
Richton public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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