For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 533 students in Wilkinson County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS are Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilkinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Wilkinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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