The average student:teacher ratio in Mississippi public schools is approximately 14:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: Inquire with school
1101 Highway 11 South
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: Inquire with school
100 Hudspeth Center Drive, Hwy
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ms School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Harrison Co Child Development Cen
(Reading: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
94 29th St
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Rank: #1111.
Ms School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Galena Elementary School (K-6)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-6
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
300 Church Street
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Kemper County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Luther Branson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Newton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Vicksburg Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
1533 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Warren Central Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
1630 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Alexander Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-7549
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Brinkley Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Cleveland Central Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
601 Lucy Seabery Dr
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
East Sunflower School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-5
212 East Claiborne Street
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Heidelberg Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
804 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 4-5
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Rank: #27 - 5027. - 50.
Kemper County Upper Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 4-8
364 John C Stennis Avenue
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Mississippi average public schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The best top ranked public schools in Mississippi include Ellisville State School, C B Noblin School and Early Head Start Nicholson.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Mississippi is Ms School For The Blind, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Ms School For The Blind, with a value of 3:1.
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