Best Schools in Mississippi
Mississippi has a total of 1,250 schools including 442 high schools, 249 middle schools and 502 elementary schools. A total of 499,068 students attend Mississippi schools. On average, schools in Mississippi score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mississippi meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Mississippi
Mississippi has 442 high schools with 181,604 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mississippi score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mississippi meet expectations.
1. Ocean Springs High School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
2. Lewisburg High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
3. Hernando High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1419 Students
4. Diberville Senior High Sch
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
5. Biloxi High School
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
6. Pass Christian High School
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
7. New Albany High School
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New Albany Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
8. East Central High School
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Jackson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
9. Center Hill High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
10. West Harrison High School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mississippi
Mississippi has 249 middle schools with 116,343 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mississippi score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mississippi exceed expectations.
1. Lewisburg Middle
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
2. Hernando Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students
3. Madison Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
4. Petal Upper Elementary School
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
5. Ocean Springs Middle School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
6. Petal Middle School
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Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
7. Enterprise Middle School
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Enterprise School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
8. Long Beach Middle School
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Long Beach School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 453 Students
9. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1332 Students
10. Germantown Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mississippi
Mississippi has 502 elementary schools with 197,073 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mississippi score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mississippi meet expectations.
1. Bayou View Elementary School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
2. Madison Station Elementary School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
3. Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
4. Pineville Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students
5. Barack H Obama Elementary School
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Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
6. Mannsdale Upper Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students
7. Northshore Elementary
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
8. Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 480 Students
9. Lizana Elementary School
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 382 Students
10. North Woolmarket Elementary And Mid
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Harrison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 875 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mississippi
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mississippi has a total population of 2,961,279 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mississippi
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mississippi.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mississippi.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mississippi.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mississippi Internet Health Assessment.
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