The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
38%
Avg. Statewide: 29%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Mississippi (2025-26)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
38%
(21 out of 55)
(21 out of 55)
Rank: #22.
30%
(3 out of 10)
(3 out of 10)
- East Hancock Elementary School
Rank: #22 of 795 (Top 5%)
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%) - Hancock North Central Elementary School
Rank: #40 of 795 (Top 10%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%) - Hancock High School
Rank: #67 of 795 (Top 10%)
(Math: 89% | Reading: 53%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Hancock County, MS Schools
Rank: #33.
29%
(12 out of 42)
(12 out of 42)
Rank: #44.
20%
(9 out of 45)
(9 out of 45)
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