Top 5 Best Scott County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,616 students in Scott County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS are Sebastopol Attendance Center, Lake High School and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Scott County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Scott County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
Math: 47% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Lake High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Central Attendance Center
Math: 31% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: K-12
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Forest High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Morton High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scott County, MS

Scott County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: K-12
| 545 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MS include Sebastopol Attendance Center, Lake High School and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County, MS?
6 public high schools are located in Scott County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, MS?
Scott County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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