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Best Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,978 students in Washington County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS are Leland High School, Simmons High School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Washington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Simmons High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4527
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
O'bannon High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 335-2637
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 East Robertshaw Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenville Technical Center
Vocational School
350 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7171
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Gr: 9-12
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Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
699 Dublin St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
P.o. Box 209
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS include Leland High School, Simmons High School and Riverside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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