2,301
Preschools
1,144
Elementary Schools
657
Middle Schools
639
High Schools
1,152
Public District Schools
2,122
Private Schools
3,282
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 ӣƵ 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
35,003 students | HERNANDO, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 42 schools -
Rankin Co School Dist
18,720 students | BRANDON, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools -
Jackson Public School Dist
18,710 students | JACKSON, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 42 schools -
Harrison Co School Dist
14,355 students | GULFPORT, MS
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools -
Madison Co School Dist
13,162 students | RIDGELAND, MS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Mississippi
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Parent / Guardian
June 23, 2025
Both my sons attended St Stanislaus from 7th through 12th grades. There academic preparation was second to none. They also had excellent extra-curricular opportunities for sports (football,... More
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St Stanislaus High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 06, 2025
My children attended both public and charter schools. They have been at Hillcrest for two years now and they are thriving. We wished we had started them there for pre-kindergarten because they would... More
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Hillcrest Christian School
Teacher
June 06, 2025
This school is great. I love the family environment!
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Hillcrest Christian School