The average student:teacher ratio in Mississippi public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
10:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #5 - 95. - 9.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #13 - 2613. - 26.
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: #13 - 2613. - 26.
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: #13 - 2613. - 26.
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: #13 - 2613. - 26.
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: #13 - 2613. - 26.
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
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-8
301 Adele St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Okolona Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 3-5
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-6
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Weir Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
351 Marion Kelly Drive
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
450 Joe Stevens Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-8
851 Tushka Drive
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Inverness School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-8
1101 Oak Street
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Kirksey Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
5677 Highland Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-8360
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-8360
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-7
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Rank: #27 - 4327. - 43.
Leland School Park
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
200 Milam Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Mississippi average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Mississippi include Ms School For The Blind, Williams School and Roger Amos Mcmurtry School.
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