The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
40%
Avg. Statewide: 30%
Top Ranked Counties With Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mississippi (2025)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
40%
(4 out of 10)
(4 out of 10)
- East Hancock Elementary School
Rank: #27 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%) - Bay High School
Rank: #43 of 805 (Top 10%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%) - Hancock North Central Elementary School
Rank: #69 of 805 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Hancock County, MS Schools
Rank: #22.
36%
(20 out of 55)
(20 out of 55)
Rank: #33.
33%
(3 out of 9)
(3 out of 9)
Rank: #44.
24%
(10 out of 42)
(10 out of 42)
Rank: #55.
20%
(9 out of 45)
(9 out of 45)
- Ocean Springs High School
Rank: #5 of 805 (Top 1%)
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%) - Oak Park Elementary School
Rank: #34 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%) - Pecan Park Elementary School
Rank: #34 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Jackson County, MS Schools
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.