For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,429 students in Tishomingo County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tishomingo County, MS are Belmont School, Fairview Attendance Center and Iuka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tishomingo County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tishomingo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tishomingo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Grades: K-12
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
66 Fairview Road
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Golden, MS 38847
(662) 585-3127
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Iuka Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Whitehouse Rd
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-9290
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Iuka Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-3316
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Tishomingo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 A Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Washington St.
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Burnsville, MS 38833
(662) 427-9226
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tishomingo County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tishomingo County, MS include Belmont School, Fairview Attendance Center and Iuka Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tishomingo County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tishomingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo County?
Tishomingo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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