For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 721 students in Pelahatchie, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 766 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Pelahatchie, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pelahatchie, MS are Pelahatchie High School and Pelahatchie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelahatchie, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Pelahatchie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pelahatchie, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelahatchie High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Brooks Street, Po Box 570
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8135
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213-b Brooks St.
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pelahatchie, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Pelahatchie, MS include Pelahatchie High School and Pelahatchie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pelahatchie?
2 public schools are located in Pelahatchie.
What percentage of students in Pelahatchie go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Pelahatchie are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pelahatchie?
Pelahatchie public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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