For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,295 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 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vancleave, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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