For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 806 students in Wilkinson County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 294 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS are Wilkinson County Elementary School, William Winans Middle School and Wilkinson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Wilkinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Wilkinson County Elementary School, William Winans Middle School and Wilkinson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilkinson County?
4 public schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What percentage of students in Wilkinson County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson 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).
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