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
May 09, 2024
Based on our experience in Elementary school I would not recommend this organization due to consist lack of / unclear communication from administration and significant lack of professionalism.
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Desoto County Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 08, 2024
These teachers let them sleep all of the time. My son constantly comes home talking about how much sleep he gets at school. And when I say something about you shouldn't be sleeping in school. He says... More
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Independence High School
Parent / Guardian
May 07, 2024
The principal is very old and half time do not know what going on and he need to retired because you tell him something he never remember or he forget the vice principal Katy is prejudice alone with... More
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Caledonia Elementary School