For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,006 students in Ackerman, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Ackerman, MS are Ackerman Elementary School and Choctaw County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ackerman, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ackerman have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ackerman, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8475 Ms Hwy 15
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Choctaw Co Vocational Complex
Vocational School
501 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ackerman, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ackerman, MS include Ackerman Elementary School and Choctaw County High School.
How many public schools are located in Ackerman?
3 public schools are located in Ackerman.
What is the racial composition of students in Ackerman?
Ackerman public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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