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All Mississippi School Districts
131 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs School District | Ocean Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Union County School District | Etta | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 3 |
| Clinton Public School District | Clinton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 3 |
| Petal School District | Petal | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Madison County School District | Madison | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 4 |
| Enterprise School District | Enterprise | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Neshoba County School District | Philadelphia | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Union Public School District | Union | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1 |
| Biloxi Public School District | Biloxi | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3 |
| Harrison County School District | Gulfport | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 4 |
| Choctaw County School District | Ackerman | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 3 |
| Pass Christian Public School District | Pass Christian | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1 |
| Jackson County School District | Moss Point | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2 |
| New Albany Public Schools | New Albany | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Booneville School District | Booneville | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Lamar County School District | Hattiesburg | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4 |
| Monroe County School District | Amory | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 5 |
| Oxford School District | Oxford | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 2 |
| Lowndes County School District | Columbus | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 7 |
| DeSoto County School District | Hernando | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 8 |
| Stone County School District | Mc Henry | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 3 |
| Hancock County School District | Bay Saint Louis | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 5 |
| Grenada School District | Grenada | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 3 |
| Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District | Waveland | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1 |
| Newton County School District | Conehatta | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 5 |
| Pontotoc County Schools | Belden | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 6 |
| Columbia School District | Columbia | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Alcorn School District | Glen | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2 |
| Tupelo Public School District | Tupelo | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| Lafayette County School District | Oxford | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 3 |
| Webster County School District | Bellefontaine | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 6 |
| Gulfport School District | Gulfport | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 2 |
| Lauderdale County School District | Meridian | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 8 |
| Pearl Public School District | Pearl | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1 |
| Forrest County Schools | Hattiesburg | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1 |
| Prentiss County School District | Marietta | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 2 |
| Chickasaw County School District | Houlka | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 3 |
| Poplarville Separate School District | Poplarville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1 |
| George County School District | Lucedale | 7/10 Good · 70th pct | 1 |
| Itawamba County School District | Fulton | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 5 |
| Tishomingo County Schools | Belmont | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 5 |
| Lincoln County School District | Bogue Chitto | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2 |
| Pearl River County School District | Carriere | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1 |
| Pascagoula-Gautier School District | Gautier | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4 |
| Jones County School District | Ellisville | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 6 |
| Richton School District | Richton | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1 |
| South Tippah School District | Blue Mountain | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3 |
| Smith County School District | Mize | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 4 |
| West Jasper School District | Louin | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 3 |
| Greene County School District | State Line | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 4 |
| Lee County School District | Tupelo | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 6 |
| Hattiesburg Public School District | Hattiesburg | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 1 |
| Attala County School District | Ethel | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 5 |
| Water Valley School District | Water Valley | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1 |
| North Tippah School District | Falkner | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 3 |
| South Panola School District | Batesville | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 4 |
| Kosciusko School District | Kosciusko | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1 |
| Franklin County School District | Bude | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 4 |
| East Jasper School District | Pachuta | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 4 |
| Scott County School District | Lake | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 4 |
| Wayne County School District | Buckatunna | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 3 |
| Senatobia Municipal School District | Senatobia | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1 |
| Marion County School District | Foxworth | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2 |
| Louisville Municipal School District | Louisville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2 |
| Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District | Starkville | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 3 |
| Nettleton School District | Plantersville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Tate County School District | Coldwater | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2 |
| Calhoun County School District | Derma | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 7 |
| Corinth School District | Corinth | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1 |
| Picayune School District | Picayune | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Hinds County School District | Bolton | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 6 |
| Benton County School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 4 |
| Brookhaven School District | Brookhaven | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1 |
| Canton Public School District | Canton | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1 |
| Perry County Schools | Beaumont | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Vicksburg Warren School District | Redwood | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3 |
| Covington County School District | Mount Olive | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 3 |
| Winona-Montgomery County Consolidated School District | Duck Hill | 4/10 Below Average · 40th pct | 4 |
| Copiah County School District | Crystal Springs | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 3 |
| Baldwyn School District | Baldwyn | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1 |
| Simpson County School District | Braxton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 6 |
| Lawrence County School District | Newhebron | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 5 |
| Quitman School District | Quitman | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 4 |
| Western Line School District | Greenville | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 7 |
| Jefferson Davis County School District | Bassfield | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 4 |
| South Pike School District | Fernwood | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 4 |
| Tunica County School District | Dundee | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 3 |
| West Point Consolidated School District | Cedarbluff | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 4 |
| Amite County School District | Gloster | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3 |
| Moss Point School District | Moss Point | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Quitman County School District | Darling | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 5 |
| Walthall County School District | Sandy Hook | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2 |
| Cleveland School District | Cleveland | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 3 |
| Laurel School District | Laurel | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1 |
| Forest Municipal School District | Forest | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| McComb School District | Summit | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| Sunflower County Consolidated School District | Doddsville | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 9 |
| Marshall County School District | Byhalia | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 3 |
| Coffeeville School District | Coffeeville | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 3 |
| Newton Municipal School | Lawrence | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2 |
| Okolona Separate School District | Okolona | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1 |
| Coahoma County School District | Clarksdale | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 7 |
| Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1 |
| Natchez-Adams School District | Natchez | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| South Delta School District | Anguilla | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 8 |
| Kemper County School District | Daleville | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 5 |
| Carroll County School District | Carrollton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 5 |
| Hazlehurst City School District | Hazlehurst | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1 |
| Yazoo County School District | Benton | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 7 |
| Jackson Public School District | Jackson | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 11 |
| Jackson Public Schools | Jackson | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1 |
| Meridian Public School District | Meridian | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Leake County School District | Carthage | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Claiborne County School District | Hermanville | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 3 |
| North Bolivar Consolidated School District | Alligator | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 5 |
| Columbus Municipal School District | Columbus | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1 |
| Holly Springs School District | Holly Springs | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 2 |
| Hollandale School District | Arcola | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2 |
| Jefferson County School District | Fayette | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3 |
| Leland School District | Leland | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 2 |
| Holmes County Consolidated School District | Cruger | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 4 |
| North Panola School District | Como | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 3 |
| East Tallahatchie School District | Cascilla | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 5 |
| Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District | Greenwood | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 6 |
| Wilkinson County School District | Centreville | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3 |
| West Tallahatchie School | Glendora | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 5 |
| Noxubee County School District | Macon | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 3 |
| West Bolivar Consolidated School District | Benoit | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 8 |
| Humphreys County School District | Isola | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 5 |
| Long Beach School District | Ocean Springs | Not rated | 1 |
| Rankin County School District | Flowood | Not rated | 10 |
School Districts in Mississippi
Mississippi is home to 131 public school districts serving approximately 441,176 students across 427+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 5/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Mississippi include Ocean Springs School District, Union County School District, Clinton Public School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Mississippi
School district boundaries in Mississippi are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Mississippi, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi has 131 public school districts covering 427+ zip codes and serving an estimated 441,176 students. The statewide average district rating is 5/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Mississippi? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Mississippi school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Mississippi? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.