For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,994 students in Wiggins, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wiggins, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wiggins, MS are Stone Elementary School, Stone High School and Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wiggins, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wiggins have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wiggins, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Stone High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education-shs
Vocational School
1376 Tomcat Trail
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wiggins, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Wiggins, MS include Stone Elementary School, Stone High School and Stone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wiggins?
4 public schools are located in Wiggins.
What percentage of students in Wiggins go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wiggins are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wiggins?
Wiggins public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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