For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,226 students in Itawamba County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS are Itawamba Agricultural High School, Mantachie Attendance Center and Nettleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itawamba County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Itawamba County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Itawamba County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mantachie Attendance Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Itawamba County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Mantachie Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-4276
Grades: K-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #33.
Nettleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Tremont Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Grades: K-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Itawamba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Mullen Ave
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS include Itawamba Agricultural High School, Mantachie Attendance Center and Nettleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Itawamba County?
6 public high schools are located in Itawamba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Itawamba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Itawamba County include: Itawamba Agricultural High School vs. Tremont Attendance Center, Tremont Attendance Center vs. Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Agricultural High School vs. Mantachie Attendance Center
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