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Best Magnolia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,247 students in Magnolia, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS are South Pike High School, South Pike Junior High School and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Magnolia, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pike High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
South Pike Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-2231
Gr: 4-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS include South Pike High School, South Pike Junior High School and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Magnolia?
6 public schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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