For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 797 students in Charleston, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, MS are Charleston High School, Charleston Elementary School and Charleston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charleston, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charleston, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, MS include Charleston High School, Charleston Elementary School and Charleston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Charleston?
4 public schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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