For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 398 students in Water Valley, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Water Valley, MS is Water Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Water Valley, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Water Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Water Valley, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Water Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Water Valley, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Water Valley, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Water Valley, MS include Water Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Water Valley?
1 public high schools are located in Water Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Water Valley?
Water Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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