For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,034 students in Tishomingo County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tishomingo County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tishomingo County, MS are Tishomingo County High School, Belmont School and Fairview Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tishomingo County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tishomingo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tishomingo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tishomingo County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Belmont School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Attendance Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Fairview Road
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Iuka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Whitehouse Rd
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Gr: K-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Tish. Co. Career And Technical Cent
Vocational School
1421 Hwy 25 N
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tishomingo County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Tishomingo County, MS include Tishomingo County High School, Belmont School and Fairview Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Tishomingo County?
9 public schools are located in Tishomingo County.
What percentage of students in Tishomingo County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tishomingo County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo County?
Tishomingo County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tishomingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tishomingo County include: Tishomingo County High School vs. Belmont School, Belmont School vs. Tishomingo County High School
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