2,282
Preschools
1,143
Elementary Schools
648
Middle Schools
631
High Schools
1,144
Public District Schools
2,126
Private Schools
3,276
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Mississippi based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Mississippi at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Mississippi offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Mississippi
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Desoto Co School Dist
34,067 students | HERNANDO, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 41 schools -
Jackson Public School Dist
20,401 students | JACKSON, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 62 schools -
Rankin Co School Dist
18,384 students | BRANDON, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools -
Harrison Co School Dist
13,666 students | GULFPORT, MS
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 23 schools -
Madison Co School Dist
12,988 students | RIDGELAND, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Mississippi
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Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
This school is not very good in my opinion, the I’ve heard from the kids that go there that the principal constantly makes rules that makes the children very upset and uncomfortable.
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Philadelphia Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
I DISLIKE this school so much, some of the teachers are rude. The playground doesn’t have that much to it and you can’t even wear What you want, you have to wear a uniform all the time. Most of the... More
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St Martin Upper Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 07, 2024
The best elementary school in DeSoto County! I can not say enough about this school. From administration, teachers, librarian, food workers and even the custodians….THEY ARE ALL AWESOME! Magee, Shaw... More
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Pleasant Hill Elementary School