For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,698 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs High School and Hazlehurst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Copiah County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wesson Attendance Center, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Copiah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Haley Street
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs High School and Hazlehurst High School.
How many public high schools are located in Copiah County?
3 public high schools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Copiah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Copiah County include: Hazlehurst High School vs. Crystal Springs High School, Crystal Springs High School vs. Hazlehurst High School, Wesson Attendance Center vs. Crystal Springs High School
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