For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,000 students in Greenwood, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS are Amanda Elzy High School and Greenwood High School/votech. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Greenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Greenwood, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amanda Elzy High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Greenwood, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amanda Elzy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School/votech
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS include Amanda Elzy High School and Greenwood High School/votech.
How many public high schools are located in Greenwood?
4 public high schools are located in Greenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood?
Greenwood public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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