For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,315 students in Vancleave, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Vancleave, MS are Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave High School and Vancleave Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancleave, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Vancleave have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vancleave, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Bull Dog Ln
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Highway 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Gr: 9-13 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Gr: 4-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Gr: PK-3 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Gr: 10-12
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vancleave, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Vancleave, MS include Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave High School and Vancleave Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vancleave?
5 public schools are located in Vancleave.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancleave?
Vancleave public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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