Best Water Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 997 students in Water Valley, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Water Valley, MS are Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Water Valley, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Water Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Water Valley, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Goode Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Water Valley, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Water Valley, MS include Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Water Valley?
2 public schools are located in Water Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Water Valley?
Water Valley public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Water Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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