For the 2026 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. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency 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 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4880 Highway 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Gr: K-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Louisville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Noxapater Attendance
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-4015
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-4015
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Eiland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
177 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Louisville Voc Center
Vocational School
366 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
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.
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 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Louisville High School vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance
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