For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,355 students in Greene County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MS are Greene County High School, Mclain Attendance Center and Leakesville Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mclain Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Leakesville Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2493
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Leakesville Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Greene County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
173 Vo-tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, MS include Greene County High School, Mclain Attendance Center and Leakesville Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
5 public schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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