Best 38771 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 331 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 38771, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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