For the 2026 school year, there are 50 blue ribbon public schools serving 32,282 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gr: K-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Gr: K-5 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lewisburg Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Gr: 2-3 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Diberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Gr: K-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Gr: 4-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5192 Menge Avenue
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
New Site High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Petal High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 1,082 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Gr: K-4 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
Woolmarket Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Center Hill High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Saucier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24052 First Street
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Center Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Gr: 6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Center Hill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Delisle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6303 W Wittman Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi?
50 blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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