For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 special education public high schools serving 109 students in Mississippi.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Mississippi are Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Mississippi special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For The Deaf, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Mississippi (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Gr: 1-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Mississippi include Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf.
How many special education public high schools are located in Mississippi?
2 special education public high schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi special education public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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