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Best Mississippi Magnet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 magnet public schools serving 3,013 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Barack Obama Elementary School and Bell Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Bell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Hayes Cooper Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Martin L. King
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Bowmar Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #77.
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4531 Broadmeadow Street
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Gr: 11-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Barack Obama Elementary School and Bell Academy.
How many magnet public schools are located in Mississippi?
11 magnet public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi magnet public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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