For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 581 students in Hamilton, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Hamilton, MS is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, MS include Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
1 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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