For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,864 students in Grenada County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 410 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Grenada County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS are Grenada Elementary School, Grenada High School and Grenada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grenada County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Grenada County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grenada County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grenada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,967 students
Rank: #22.
Grenada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 Fairground Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8844
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8844
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #33.
Grenada Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Jones Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Enrichment & Transition Cen
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
809 Tie Plant Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2035 Jackson Avenue
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Grenada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grades: 4-5
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS include Grenada Elementary School, Grenada High School and Grenada Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grenada County?
5 public schools are located in Grenada County.
What percentage of students in Grenada County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Grenada County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grenada County?
Grenada County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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