For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 170 students in Sharkey County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Sharkey County, MS is South Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharkey County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Sharkey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Sharkey County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Delta High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sharkey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Delta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Gr: 9-13 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sharkey County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sharkey County, MS include South Delta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sharkey County?
2 public high schools are located in Sharkey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharkey County?
Sharkey County public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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