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Best Claiborne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in Claiborne County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS are Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Claiborne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS include Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Claiborne County?
4 public schools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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