For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Grades: K-12
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
66 Fairview Road
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Iuka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Whitehouse Rd
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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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