For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 883 students in Richton, MS (there are , serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Richton, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richton, MS are Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Richton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Richton, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Richton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richton, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Richton, MS include Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School.
How many public schools are located in Richton?
3 public schools are located in Richton.
What percentage of students in Richton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Richton are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richton?
Richton public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Richton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richton include: Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Richton Elementary School, Richton Elementary School vs. Sand Hill Elementary School
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