For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 451 students in Magnolia, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Magnolia, MS is South Pike Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Magnolia, 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 South Pike Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Magnolia, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Magnolia, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Magnolia, MS include South Pike Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Magnolia?
3 public high schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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