For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 273 students in Wilkinson County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Wilkinson County, MS is Wilkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Wilkinson County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilkinson County High School, with 80-84% 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 Wilkinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Wilkinson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilkinson County?
2 public high schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson 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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