For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,207 students in Humphreys County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS are Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Lower Elementary School and O M Mc Nair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Humphreys County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Grades: K-4
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
O M Mc Nair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humphreys Co Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Humphreys County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS include Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Lower Elementary School and O M Mc Nair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Humphreys County?
4 public schools are located in Humphreys County.
What percentage of students in Humphreys County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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