For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,376 students in Ellisville, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ellisville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS are South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellisville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ellisville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ellisville, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Grades: 7-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #22.
South Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Grades: PK-6
| 1,070 students
Ellisville, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Grades: K-3
| 579 students
1101 Highway 11 South
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS include South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellisville?
2 public schools are located in Ellisville.
What percentage of students in Ellisville go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ellisville are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellisville?
Ellisville public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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