For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,050 students in Smith County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Gr: PK-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-9711
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-9711
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smith County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School and Taylorsville Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Smith County?
3 public preschools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Smith County include: Taylorsville Attendance Center vs. Mize Attendance Center, Mize Attendance Center vs. Taylorsville Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School vs. Mize Attendance Center
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