The average student-teacher ratio in Mississippi public high schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
10:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
94 29th Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 863-0583
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Rank: #55.
Jackson County Exceptional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-1457
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Coffeeville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
16900 Okahoma Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
J.w. Stampley 9th Grade Academy
(Math: 80-84%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Kemper County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Mcadams Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
6315 Attala Road 4167
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-3838
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Okolona High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-13
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
501 River Road
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Jumpertown School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Lumberton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
7920 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Mt. Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-12
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
South Delta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-13
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Amite County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-13
600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
415 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Ethel Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
2178 College Street
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Ethel, MS 39067
(662) 674-5673
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Hickory Flat Att Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Mclaurin High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 11-12
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Middle School Of The Arts
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 11-12
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Pelahatchie High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
213 Brooks Street, Po Box 570
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Union High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-13
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Alcorn Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-13
8 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Glen, MS 38846
(662) 286-8720
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Bruce High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-12
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Rank: #33 - 5033. - 50.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-12
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public high schools student-teacher ratio?
The Mississippi average public high schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Mississippi include Williams School, Middle School For The Blind and Harrison County Child Development Center.
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