For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 430 students in Humphreys County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Humphreys County, MS is Humphreys County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Humphreys County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Humphreys County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Humphreys County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Humphreys County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High 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
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humphreys Co Voc Center
Vocational 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 high schools in Humphreys County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Humphreys County, MS include Humphreys County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Humphreys County?
2 public high schools are located in Humphreys County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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