For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,253 students in Clarke County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS are Enterprise Middle School, Enterprise Elementary School and Quitman Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Quitman Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1288
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1288
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS include Enterprise Middle School, Enterprise Elementary School and Quitman Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarke County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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