For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 272 students in Charleston, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Charleston, MS is Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Charleston, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Charleston, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, MS include Charleston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charleston?
2 public high schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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