For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,068 students in Raymond, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 511 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Raymond, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Raymond, MS are Raymond High School, Carver Middle School and Raymond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raymond, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Raymond have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Raymond, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Grades: 7-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Grades: 4-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Co Career/technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14020 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-3678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Raymond, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Raymond, MS include Raymond High School, Carver Middle School and Raymond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Raymond?
5 public schools are located in Raymond.
What percentage of students in Raymond go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Raymond are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raymond?
Raymond public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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