2024 Best Public High Schools in Mississippi

• Columbus, MS•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  212 reviews

Senior: The Mississippi School for Mathematics and science has been a great experience! My experience here has influenced my development as a person inside and outside of the class by making me very ambitious, industrious, and independent. Since I stay on a college campus, I have gained independence. There’s no one there to wake me up on time for school or to find help for me for a certain subject. I love this for me because I am being prepared for college. I am learning to do things on my own! I love The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.... Read 212 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 232

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Ocean Springs School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  338 reviews

Alum: The best part of it is definitely the teachers and faculty. They're always willing to help when needed, no matter what the problem may be. The school also offers advanced classes that allow students to challenge themselves academically. However, the "worst" part is the lack of racial diversity. The student population is mostly made up of Caucasian students, and there is a definite lack of racial diversity and extracurricular activities. If I could see one thing change at Ocean Springs Highschool, it would be more extracurricular activities and increase racial diversity. More extracurriculars would give students the chance to explore their interests and more racial diversity would create a more welcoming environment for all students and provide them with valuable perspectives. In conclusion, Ocean Springs Highschool is a great place to learn and grow academically. However, it could benefit from more extracurricular activities and increasing racial diversity.... Read 338 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,845

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• DeSoto County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  154 reviews

Senior: I love Lewisburg High School! The school offers a great selection of courses that cater to my interests. In fact, DeSoto County Schools have a program called Career Tech that I was and am involved in. It allows me to explore Health Science as I hope to go into dentistry. The best part about Lewisburg is the feeling of community that is created between the staff and students. The counselors and teachers are very helpful in preparing me for college. The custodians were always friendly and made my days. My school’s resource officer always cracked jokes and made sure everyone was safe. The lunch ladies always had amazing food for the students and were the sweetest group of people. I did not have an experience that hindered how I feel about Lewisburg. However, I wish there were more clubs and student-led activities. I know many students at my school are interested in farming and FFA would have been a fun club for them to join.... Read 154 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,240

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Biloxi Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  273 reviews

Senior: Biloxi High School is a school that provides students with high-quality equipments and technology to prepare students for the classes, such as Chemistry and math courses. They have a calm, nice courtyard that is filled with beautiful plants and flowers. Also, there are teachers who are devoted to guiding students in the right path and willing to listen to students. Also, I love the food there, especially the hot meal line. There are days they serve hot gumbo and spaghetti. Delicious! A full, good lunch is all I need after working hard in my classes. However, I would want the school to serve more various food especially the breakfast menu. Moreover, I want the school to have more fun events for students to attend or participate in.... Read 273 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,724

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Pass Christian Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  152 reviews

Senior: Pass Christian High School has given me the opportunity to go to school and graduate in May 2024 with my peers whom I have been learning with since elementary school. During my freshman year, COVID was around and the amount of quarantines my school experienced was high. Over the past 3 years, I was able to have the rest of the “normal” 4 years of high school. The counselors, administrations, teachers, and staff create a safe place for learning and they create the 1:1 ratio of learning material in the classroom. If there is anything I would like to see change it would be the sport category and the support among those sports.... Read 152 reviews

• grade A

• Students 655

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jackson County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  252 reviews

Senior: I love how involved the teachers and staff are at St. Martin High School. The high school's primary model is "Get to College" and they put an emphasis on the ACT by allowing each student a free ACT test. They also provide more ACT to those with free and reduced lunches. Beyond the academics at St. Martin, they make sure each student's hobby is recognized: football, cheerleading, swimming, band, color guard, golf, tennis, drama club, chess club, etc. They make sure no student gets left behind and this shows with each member there. We are also rewarded for good behavior with a free dress day, pep rallies, and sometimes free time in the courtyard. With how underpaid teachers all across the country are, I am happy to say that all of the teachers here are dedicated to teaching their students and want what is better for their students. St. Martin is rated as an "A" rated school, as well as their middle and elementary schools.... Read 252 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,250

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Pearl Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  176 reviews

Senior: Pearl High school have exceptional teachers & administrators ready to prepare you for the future & always willing to assist you in any situation. Also, it is an A rated school!... Read 176 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,210

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Madison County School District, MS•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  412 reviews

Senior: Madison central brings the student body together and offers many options so you can find the right ones for you. The teachers differ from any other because they take the time to know and connect with their students and they make sure you understand their class. Madison central is a safe and fun school environment and said to have one of the best athletic teams in the state. My favorite part about Madison central is the student community and how crazy we go in the student section during football games. No matter our differences, in the end we unite and celebrate our success as a proud school. I love Madison central, go jags!... Read 412 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,175

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Lamar County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  268 reviews

Sophomore: Ok, I originally left a terrible review about this place, but honestly, it's not that bad of a school. It is going downhill however, and the fights have gotten worse since I've come back. Administration is ok, but they're not great. They could be better at letting parents and students know what's going on with school and with planning. There could be a lot more clubs. There could also be more challenging classes. But I feel like there's a good diverse group of people who'll accept you into their group, and they're fairly accepting of those who are LGBTQIA+. Honestly, to sum it all up, it's not perfect, it's your average American school. You just have to make it a good experience, and you'll make great memories here. Do your part in making this a great school in not only the state, but for the whole country. Go Warriors!... Read 268 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,764

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Pascagoula Gautier School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  172 reviews

Senior: The school has lots of people who care, but there’s enough people that don’t to make it annoying sometimes. We are restricted on certain things that are every day items that can help us in our education and free time. Certain times of year are fun but during others we don’t get to do very many things. In contrast, I’ve had some very fun times. Overall, it isn’t the worst place but it’s not the best.... Read 172 reviews

• grade A

• Students 880

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Petal School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  161 reviews

Junior: Great school! Petal High is ranked fourth within Mississippi. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Petal High is 29%. The total minority enrollment is 29%, and 55% of students are economically disadvantaged. Petal High is the only high school in the Petal School District.... Read 161 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,233

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Louisville Municipal School District, MS•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  18 reviews

Senior: Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is a small school in the small town of Louisville, Mississippi. It is a place where everyone knows everyone and is accepting of newcomers. The school itself focuses on two critical things sports and academics. Out of the three schools in its district, it is the most well known for nurturing students that have an above-average intelligence level. The students are taught by teachers that want them to succeed and see the products of their teaching go far beyond what they believe they can do. As of sports, the school does exceptionally well. Every year they win a state championship wether it is in golf, baseball, or more recently football. The coaches are strict and have great coaching ethics. The only complaint about the school would be the lack of fine arts and music. The school offers some, but it is not embraced as much as academics or sports. Overall the school is one of the best in the state.... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Oxford School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  182 reviews

Sophomore: Oxford High School is a diverse, initiative public high school that has plenty of opportunities for success, no matter who you are or what you want to pursue. Oxford has all sorts of programs, including the Career and Technical Education programs, which host classes from Information Technology and Engineering to Horticulture and HVAC. Additionally, Oxford High thrives because of a foundation built by their administrative faculty. Leaders of all kinds exists at Oxford, including numerous students that become Ambassadors or leaders of programs at the school. With a plethora of opportunities, Oxford is a great fit for anyone, no matter whether you're looking for a sport, a technical class, a verbal class, or any type of accelerated learning.... Read 182 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,346

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Lowndes County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  95 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love Caledonia High School! I've attended Caledonia Schools since I was a kid. The students and teachers have become family, and it has become a daily routine seeing their faces. People can come in and expect a family, friendly environment. The staff are all kind and very welcoming. The teachers work hard and ensure students get adequate teaching to be successful in life. Caledonia offers several extra-curricular activities and clubs that students can partake in. They give experience and preparation for whatever the future interests may be. Overall, my Caledonia High School experience has been extremely fun and eventful. As a senior, I'm really sad my time at this school is coming to an end. I'm forever grateful for the memories, teachers, and classmates.... Read 95 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 641

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Rankin County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  446 reviews

Senior: I’ve been at Northwest since 7th Grade and I think I’ve had the “full experience.” From the good to the bad to the worst of the worst I’ve experienced most of it throughout my time. I think Northwest’s best trait is their focus on academics. They’re big on promoting and encouraging students to join academic clubs/societies (Science Olympiad, NHS, ect.) Northwest is also very good on preparing students for challenges. An example I experienced was when I was a junior and they brought a professional in to prepare us for the upcoming ACT. It helped me personally, my score went up two points! While Northwest focuses on academics, that’s all they seem to focus on. The Arts seem to get left behind quite often from what I’ve seen, they have to often do fundraisers to fund their shows and charge students in the higher classes large fees for each year to get by (no blame to teachers). Northwest also has a large delinquency problem as well as bullying, both administration has seemed to neglect.... Read 446 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,796

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Union County School District, MS•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  15 reviews

Senior: The environment as a whole is just absolutely amazing! Everybody is treated like family and we are all so close to each other. Granted we are a small school, everyone still makes sure everybody gets included in everything! The teachers are amazing as well!... Read 15 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 938

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• DeSoto County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  264 reviews

Alum: Olive Branch High School is a big melting pot of students. My experience at this high school was like any other ordinary high school experience, there was no reason to doubt teachers or students, overall everything from classes to after school programs to sports was done well. The only thing I would change is adding classes that deal with subjects outside of the ordinary math, science, history etc.... Read 264 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,133

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harrison County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  226 reviews

Senior: My experience at D'Iberville High School was nothing short of amazing. From outstanding pep rallies, to close football games to, assignments due at midnight, it all made my experience to be the way it was. However, one thing I would like to see change at D'Iberville High School is the interactions between faculty and students. As a student who had a few negative interactions with teachers, I would like to see things done about these interactions as they continue to happen. When a child trusts a faculty member, they should be heard, not ignored.... Read 226 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,323

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Madison County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  117 reviews

Senior: Germantown has helped me mature over the years. The staff does their best to help you with what ever you need. They also try to relate to you and make class fun so the kids enjoy coming to their class. The athletics at Germantown have been a huge blessing to me and my family, helping me continue to play college baseball. The coaches for baseball help make the guys on the team become the best men they can be. The administration does fun activities to reward good attendance, good grades, and behavior. Overall Germantown is a great school that does what they can to help the kids that attend. I am very grateful that I am able to attend a school that cares about its students. I will always have a special place in my heart for Germantown.... Read 117 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,293

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Lauderdale County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  95 reviews

Senior: At West Lauderdale we have absolutely amazing teachers who truly care for their students. They provide an abundance of help senior year with colleges, applying, financial aid applications, etc. Just an overall very caring school.... Read 95 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 609

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Oconee County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  229 reviews

Junior: As president, I thrive in seeing our school thrive. Day after day, Walhalla continues to improve and seek better for its students. Academically, numerous AP classes are offered with the best teachers and free tutoring is always available. Athletically, many top sports are offered with great coaches. The teachers are the most kind hearted and always ready to help each student reach their best. One of my favorite things about our school is the admin. All 4 of our administration personnel strive to have a loving relationship with all 1100 students at our school. As with any school and organization, you will have specific personnel or students that you don’t always like the best, but the good always out ways the bad at Walhalla. I’m always proud to be a razorback!... Read 229 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,154

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Lafayette County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  68 reviews

Sophomore: The experience here at Lafayette High School is an exciting journey to all! Lafayette High School is a school with less than 800 students. Lafayette High School has a really strong academic performance, and always teachers always try their best for the all of the students future. I personally believe that Lafayette High School is one of the best High Schools in Mississippi!... Read 68 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 847

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rankin County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  290 reviews

Senior: I love Brandon High School! I must start by saying that I moved away from Brandon to go to an academy and I missed my Brandon High School very terribly. The hometown feel that comes with the school is indescribable. I love the possibilities every student gets the chance to partake in- clubs and organizations and teams- they really make it feel like a college. Just in my four years at BHs, I have been involved in Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis, FFA, Paws for a Cause, Ag academy, ect. It has been a pleasure being a student at Brandon. The administration and teachers are loving and good at their job and there are many relationships to be made (my bestie is Kevin- the handyman of the school). Football games, senior week and FFA competition days have made this year something to remember. I am still looking forward to our Paws for a Cause costume contest, planning for college, and our Ag Christmas Party! It’s just that type of personable high school experience.... Read 290 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,620

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Tupelo Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  340 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love Tupelo High school. It is filled with teachers who care about their students. The teachers want what is best for us! They care about our future, and it is very important for them to help us succeed. If you don't really have a strong support system the teachers will always be your #1 supporter. Tupelo provides a safe environment for students. We not only have respectful teachers, but the other staff members are nice also! If I have children, they will be attending Tupelo High.... Read 340 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,030

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• DeSoto County School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  309 reviews

Senior: I believe that Center Hill High School is one of the best schools in the state. It's relatively strict with the rules, but it helps keep things orderly, and it creates a good atmosphere for education. I agree with strict no-phone policies, because when students are off their phones they have more time to build relationships with their peers, and they already get plenty of time on electronics at home. However, I think the school really needs to improve on communication. Often times, I will need information, check the schools website, and either the link is broken, or the website doesn't say anything about it. There's also the common problems among schools, like low funding. Overall, my experience at this school has been very good, and the only students I hear complain about it are the ones who lack motivation.... Read 309 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,064

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1