For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,163 students in Yazoo County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo County, MS are Bentonia Gibbs School, Yazoo County Middle School and Linwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yazoo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Yazoo County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bentonia Gibbs School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Yazoo County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3439 Vaughan Road
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. 5th St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
215 East 5th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Gr: 3-12
Yazoo County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo County, MS include Bentonia Gibbs School, Yazoo County Middle School and Linwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yazoo County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Yazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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