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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,303 students in Washington County, MS (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,818 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Washington County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MS are Leland High School, O'bannon Elementary School and Simmons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1209 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 South Colorado Street
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-2872
Gr: 1-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Trigg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3004 Lincoln Dr.
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7176
Gr: 1-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Stern Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Mcallister Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-1821
Gr: 1-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Riverside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 334-1797
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
O'bannon High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 335-2637
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Bowman Blvd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7161
Gr: 1-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
668 Sampson Rd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-2863
Gr: 1-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
Greenville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 East Robertshaw Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-2910
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Edna M Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Leland School Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Milam Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
T.l. Weston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Archer Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Harvey St.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Gr: K | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1818.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7036
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenville Technical Center
Vocational School
350 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7171
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Manning Restart Center
Alternative School
430 Dr. Martin Luther King Blv
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7180
Gr: 6-7
Rank: n/an/a
Mcbride Elementary School
438 North Poplar Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-8801
Gr: PK | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Simmons Jr. High School
501 West Washington St.
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, MS include Leland High School, O'bannon Elementary School and Simmons High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
25 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County 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).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: O'bannon High School vs. Greenville High School, Coleman Middle School vs. T.l. Weston Middle School

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