For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 733 students in 38771, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 38771, MS are Ruleville Central Elementary School, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School and Ruleville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38771 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38771, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 38771, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruleville Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ruleville Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Oscar St
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38771, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38771, MS include Ruleville Central Elementary School, Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School and Ruleville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38771?
3 public schools are located in 38771.
What is the racial composition of students in 38771?
38771 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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