For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,254 students in Choctaw County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 247 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS are French Camp Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School and Weir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Choctaw County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Choctaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Choctaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Church Street
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8475 Ms Hwy 15
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Weir Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Marion Kelley Drive
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Choctaw Co Vocational Complex
Vocational School
501 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS include French Camp Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School and Weir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Choctaw County?
5 public schools are located in Choctaw County.
What percentage of students in Choctaw County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Choctaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Choctaw County include: Ackerman Elementary School vs. Weir Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School vs. French Camp Elementary School
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