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Best Sunflower County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,989 students in Sunflower County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 589 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Sunflower County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS are Lockard Elementary School, A.w. James Elementary School and Ruleville Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunflower County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sunflower County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sunflower County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
A.w. James Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Ruleville Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Gr: 4-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Ruleville Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 East Oscar St
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Gr: 7-9 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Drew Hunter Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Swoope Road
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Moorhead Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Gentry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Bb King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Gr: 10-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rosser Early Learning Center
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS include Lockard Elementary School, A.w. James Elementary School and Ruleville Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sunflower County?
14 public schools are located in Sunflower County.
What percentage of students in Sunflower County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Sunflower County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sunflower County?
Sunflower County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sunflower County are often viewed compared to one another?

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