For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 669 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS are Leflore County High School and Leflore County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leflore County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Leflore County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County High School and Leflore County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Itta Bena?
3 public schools are located in Itta Bena.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena?
Itta Bena public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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