For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,808 students in Stone County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MS are Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stone County, MS include Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stone County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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