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Best Winston County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,490 students in Winston County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 503 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Winston County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Louisville High School and Noxapater Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winston County, MS public schools have an score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Winston County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center

(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
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Top 30%

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4880 Hwy. 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770

Gr: K-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #22.

Louisville High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
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258 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431

Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Noxapater Attendance Center

(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
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249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065

Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #44.

Louisville Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
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172 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3258

Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #55.

Eiland Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
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83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001

Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: n/an/a

Fair Elementary School

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177 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946

Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: n/an/a

Winston Louisville Voc Center

Vocational School

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366 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Louisville High School and Noxapater Attendance Center.

How many public schools are located in Winston County?

7 public schools are located in Winston County.

What percentage of students in Winston County go to public school?

83% of all K-12 students in Winston County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?

Winston County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?