Top 5 Best Smith County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,897 students in Smith County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Taylorsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Smith County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raleigh High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Smith County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Grades: PK-12
| 816 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Hester Street
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
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Smith County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Taylorsville Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Smith County?
5 public high schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?

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