For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 731 students in Richland, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Richland, MS is Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Richland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Richland, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland, MS include Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland?
1 public high schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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