The most improved public high schools in Mississippi are Rosa Fort High School, Callaway High School and Moss Point High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 184
431
Avg. Improved Rank: 257
Most Improved Public High Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Rosa Fort High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +431
(from 727 to 296)
(from 727 to 296)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Rank: #22.
Callaway High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +417
(from 789 to 372)
(from 789 to 372)
Grades: 9-12
601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
Rank: #33.
Moss Point High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +321
(from 442 to 121)
(from 442 to 121)
Grades: 9-12
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Rank: #44.
Jim Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +320
(from 752 to 432)
(from 752 to 432)
Grades: 9-12
2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
Rank: #55.
Magee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +308
(from 749 to 441)
(from 749 to 441)
Grades: 9-12
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263
Rank: #66.
Charleston High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +307
(from 701 to 394)
(from 701 to 394)
Grades: 9-12
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Rank: #77.
Long Beach Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +301
(from 314 to 13)
(from 314 to 13)
Grades: 9-12
300 East Old Passroad
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 863-6945
Rank: #88.
New Hope High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +296
(from 506 to 210)
(from 506 to 210)
Grades: 9-12
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Rank: #99.
Bay Springs High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +288
(from 672 to 384)
(from 672 to 384)
Grades: 9-12
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Rank: #1010.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +287
(from 726 to 439)
(from 726 to 439)
Grades: 9-12
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Rank: #1111.
Heidelberg High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +283
(from 450 to 167)
(from 450 to 167)
Grades: 9-12
804 North Pine Ave
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Rank: #1212.
Franklin High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +281
(from 484 to 203)
(from 484 to 203)
Grades: 9-12
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Rank: #1313.
Mendenhall High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +269
(from 610 to 341)
(from 610 to 341)
Grades: 9-12
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2411
Rank: #1414.
North Panola High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +268
(from 767 to 499)
(from 767 to 499)
Grades: 9-12
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Rank: #1515.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +259
(from 767 to 508)
(from 767 to 508)
Grades: 9-12
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Rank: #1616.
Wingfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +258
(from 718 to 460)
(from 718 to 460)
Grades: 9-12
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
Rank: #1717.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +245
(from 369 to 124)
(from 369 to 124)
Grades: 9-12
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Rank: #1818.
Ripley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +243
(from 317 to 74)
(from 317 to 74)
Grades: 9-12
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Rank: #1919.
Germantown High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +241
(from 290 to 49)
(from 290 to 49)
Grades: 9-12
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Rank: #2020.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +239
(from 680 to 441)
(from 680 to 441)
Grades: 9-12
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Rank: #2121.
Hattiesburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +235
(from 498 to 263)
(from 498 to 263)
Grades: 9-12
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Rank: #2222.
Jdc High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +231
(from 701 to 470)
(from 701 to 470)
Grades: 9-12
891 Bass Burkett Rd
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Bassfield, MS 39421
(601) 943-5391
Rank: #2323.
Gulfport High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +224
(from 285 to 61)
(from 285 to 61)
Grades: 9-12
100 Perry Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-1750
Rank: #2424.
South Panola High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +221
(from 460 to 239)
(from 460 to 239)
Grades: 9-12
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Rank: #2525.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +219
(from 531 to 312)
(from 531 to 312)
Grades: 9-12
713 Thomas E. Jolly Dr.
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Monticello, MS 39654
(601) 587-4910
Rank: #2626.
Clinton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +218
(from 423 to 205)
(from 423 to 205)
Grades: 10-12
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Rank: #2727.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +213
(from 624 to 411)
(from 624 to 411)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Highway 27
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-3372
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-3372
Rank: #2828.
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 229 to 23)
(from 229 to 23)
Grades: 9-12
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Rank: #2929.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +205
(from 727 to 522)
(from 727 to 522)
Grades: 9-12
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Rank: #3030.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +196
(from 675 to 479)
(from 675 to 479)
Grades: 9-12
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +195
(from 482 to 287)
(from 482 to 287)
Grades: 9-12
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mccomb High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +195
(from 636 to 441)
(from 636 to 441)
Grades: 9-12
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Rank: #3333.
Raymond High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +193
(from 416 to 223)
(from 416 to 223)
Grades: 9-12
14050 Hwy 18
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-8016
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Purvis High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +184
(from 308 to 124)
(from 308 to 124)
Grades: 9-12
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-6221
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tishomingo County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +184
(from 308 to 124)
(from 308 to 124)
Grades: 9-12
701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
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