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
March 24, 2024
My daughter was in the elementary class. The kids were friendly, but the school has a lot of problems. There is one state certified teacher associated with the school, but she's only in an advisory... More
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Magnolia Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
Worst school my kids have ever attended!!
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Kossuth Middle School
Parent / Guardian
March 08, 2024
This school is ridiculous and needs to shut down racist school to much bullying and some of the teachers and secretarys is rude to parents I withdraw my child to homeschool were very satisfied with... More
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Collins High School