For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,254 students in Choctaw County, MS (there are , serving 247 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS are French Camp Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School and Weir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Choctaw County, 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 Choctaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Choctaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Church Street
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Weir Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Marion Kelly Drive
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7079
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
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
Choctaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt. 1- Box B School House Stre
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7062
Weir, MS 39772
(662) 547-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, MS include French Camp Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School and Weir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Choctaw County?
5 public schools are located in Choctaw County.
What percentage of students in Choctaw County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Choctaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Choctaw County include: Ackerman Elementary School vs. French Camp Elementary School, Ackerman Elementary School vs. Weir Elementary School
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