For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 337 students in 38771, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 38771, MS is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38771 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38771, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38771 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38771, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
38771, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Washington
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38771, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38771, MS include Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38771?
1 public high schools are located in 38771.
What is the racial composition of students in 38771?
38771 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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