For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,424 students in Ellisville, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ellisville, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS are South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellisville, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ellisville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ellisville, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Gr: 7-13 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Gr: PK-6 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellisville, MS include South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellisville?
3 public schools are located in Ellisville.
What percentage of students in Ellisville go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ellisville are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellisville?
Ellisville public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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