For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 435 students in Durant, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Durant, MS are Williams-sullivan Middle School and Durant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durant, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Durant have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Durant, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Durant, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Grades: K-12
| 474 students
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Durant, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Durant, MS include Williams-sullivan Middle School and Durant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Durant?
2 public schools are located in Durant.
What is the racial composition of students in Durant?
Durant public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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