Best Yazoo City Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,626 students in Yazoo City, MS.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS are Yazoo County Middle School, Mccoy Elementary School and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Yazoo City, MS public elementary schools have an score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yazoo City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Yazoo City, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Yazoo County Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
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116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596

Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Mccoy Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 8%)
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1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800

Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 5%)
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209 W. 5th St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904

Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Rank: n/an/a

Alternative Learning Center

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215 East 5th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985

Gr: 3-12

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Yazoo City, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Webster Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)

622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093

Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS include Yazoo County Middle School, Mccoy Elementary School and Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Yazoo City?

4 public elementary schools are located in Yazoo City.

What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo City?

Yazoo City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).