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Mississippi Schools & Districts

Explore 856 schools serving 431,155 students across 81 districts in Mississippi. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

856
Total Schools
0.4M+
Total Students
81
School Districts
14.1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

Mississippi Education Statistics

856
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.43M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
81
School Districts
Public school districts
14.1:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$50,897
Avg Teacher Salary
30,211 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
40.0%
Math Proficiency
45.4%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in Mississippi

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1

Barack Obama Elementary School

elementarypublicJackson, Hinds County
Rating
8.7
Students
242
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 82.0%
2

Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts

middlepublicLaurel, Jones County
Rating
8.7
Students
323
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 92.0%
3

Bayou View Elementary

elementarypublicGulfport, Harrison County
Rating
8.3
Students
638
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 80.0%
4

Northshore Elementary

elementarypublicBrandon, Rankin County
Rating
8.3
Students
539
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 88.0%
5

Madison Station Elementary

elementarypublicMadison, Madison County
Rating
8.1
Students
980
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
81.0% / 80.0%
6

Ocean Springs High School

SchoolpublicOcean Springs, Jackson County
Rating
8.1
Students
1,928
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
69.0% / 93.0%
7

West Harrison High

highpublicGulfport, Harrison County
Rating
8.1
Students
1,216
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
71.0% / 91.0%
8

Lizana Elementary

middlepublicGulfport, Harrison County
Rating
8.0
Students
393
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
75.0% / 85.0%
9

Lewisburg Elementary School

elementarypublicOlive Branch, Desoto County
Rating
8.0
Students
604
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
75.0% / 84.0%
10

Mannsdale Upper Elementary

elementarypublicMadison, Madison County
Rating
8.0
Students
578
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
78.0% / 82.0%
11

Madison Avenue Upper

elementarypublicMadison, Madison County
Rating
8.0
Students
474
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
81.0% / 78.0%
12

Lewisburg High School

SchoolpublicOlive Branch, Desoto County
Rating
7.9
Students
1,330
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
64.0% / 94.0%
13

New Site High School

highpublicNew Site, Prentiss County
Rating
7.8
Students
239
Teacher Ratio
10:1
ELA / Math
64.5% / 92.0%
14

Hernando High School

SchoolpublicHernando, Desoto County
Rating
7.8
Students
1,529
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
64.0% / 92.0%
15

D'Iberville High

highpublicBiloxi, Harrison County
Rating
7.8
Students
1,478
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
67.0% / 89.0%

Popular Cities in Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mississippi?

Mississippi has 856 schools, including 312 elementary schools, 304 middle schools, and 170 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in Mississippi?

The average teacher salary in Mississippi is $50,897 per year, with 30,211 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in Mississippi?

Mississippi students average 40.0% proficiency in English Language Arts, 45.4% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in Mississippi?

Based on average school ratings, Jackson has some of highest-rated schools in Mississippi with an average rating of 2.8.

About Schools in Mississippi

Explore 856 schools serving 431,155 students across 81 districts in Mississippi. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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