For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 161 students in 38860, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 38860, MS is Okolona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38860 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38860, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38860 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okolona High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38860, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okolona High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okolona Voc Complex
Vocational School
605 North Church St
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-3331
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38860, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38860, MS include Okolona High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38860?
2 public high schools are located in 38860.
What is the racial composition of students in 38860?
38860 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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