For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,978 students in Washington County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS are Riverside High School, Leland High School and Simmons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Washington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leland High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4527
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4527
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Leland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Simmons High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
O'bannon High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1203 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 335-2637
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 335-2637
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 East Robertshaw Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenville Technical Center
Vocational School
350 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7171
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7171
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
699 Dublin St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Darling Achievement Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Garrett Hall Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 209
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS include Riverside High School, Leland High School and Simmons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: O'bannon High School vs. Greenville High School, Greenville High School vs. O'bannon High School, Riverside High School vs. Simmons High School
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