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Best Greenwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,460 students in Greenwood, MS (there are , serving 1,007 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Greenwood, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Greenwood, MS are Bankston Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Amanda Elzy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Greenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Greenwood, MS (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bankston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Amanda Elzy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Cotton Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
East Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Meadowbrook Road, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8013
Gr: 3-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Threadgill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3827 County Road 363, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Greenwood, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Gr: K-12
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Gr: 7-12
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Greenwood, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Greenwood, MS include Bankston Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Amanda Elzy High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenwood?
13 public schools are located in Greenwood.
What percentage of students in Greenwood go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Greenwood are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood?
Greenwood public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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