2,303
Preschools
1,147
Elementary Schools
660
Middle Schools
642
High Schools
1,152
Public District Schools
2,125
Private Schools
3,285
Total Schools
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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
December 18, 2024
This entire school district is just HORRIBLE!!
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Picayune Junior High School
Parent / Guardian
December 17, 2024
School is not very good looking and the teachers are always yelling and don’t know how to teach worst school ever
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North Gulfport Middle School
Parent / Guardian
December 10, 2024
Review of The Piney Woods School
Our family chose The Piney Woods School with high hopes for an enriching and supportive educational experience, given its longstanding legacy and mission.... More
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The Piney Woods School