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Best Itawamba County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,199 students in Itawamba County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS are Itawamba Agricultural High School, Nettleton Primary School and Itawamba Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itawamba County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Itawamba County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Itawamba County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Gr: K-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Itawamba Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
488 Little Indian Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Gr: PK-8 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Mantachie Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-7536
Gr: K-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Gr: 9-13 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1532 Maple Road
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Nettleton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(622) 963-1524
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Dorsey Attendance Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dorsey School Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Itawamba County, MS include Itawamba Agricultural High School, Nettleton Primary School and Itawamba Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Itawamba County?
11 public schools are located in Itawamba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Itawamba County are often viewed compared to one another?

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