For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,521 students in Smith County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Raleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Grades: PK-12
| 816 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Grades: PK-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith County Career Center
Vocational School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Raleigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smith County?
6 public schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smith County include: Taylorsville Attendance Center vs. Mize Attendance Center, Mize Attendance Center vs. Taylorsville Attendance Center, Raleigh High School vs. Mize Attendance Center
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