For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,306 students in Ellisville, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Ellisville, MS is South Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellisville, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ellisville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Ellisville, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Jones High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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
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 high schools in Ellisville, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellisville, MS include South Jones High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellisville?
1 public high schools are located in Ellisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellisville?
Ellisville public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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