The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
40%
Avg. Statewide: 30%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Mississippi (2024-25)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
40%
(4 out of 10)
(4 out of 10)
- East Hancock Elementary School
Rank: #27 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%) - Bay High School
Rank: #43 of 805 (Top 10%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%) - Hancock North Central Elementary School
Rank: #69 of 805 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Hancock County, MS Schools
Rank: #22.
36%
(20 out of 56)
(20 out of 56)
Rank: #33.
33%
(3 out of 9)
(3 out of 9)
Rank: #44.
24%
(10 out of 42)
(10 out of 42)
Rank: #55.
20%
(9 out of 45)
(9 out of 45)
- Ocean Springs High School
Rank: #5 of 805 (Top 1%)
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%) - Oak Park Elementary School
Rank: #34 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%) - Pecan Park Elementary School
Rank: #34 of 805 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Jackson County, MS Schools
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