For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 281 students in Richton, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Richton, MS is Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Richton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Richton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Richton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richton, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richton, MS include Richton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richton?
1 public high schools are located in Richton.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton?
Richton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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