For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,046 students in Holmes County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Holmes County, MS are S V Marshall Elementary School, William Dean Jr. Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S V Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Pickens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
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
Holmes County 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
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Holmes Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
147 Headstart Road
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: K-8
| 817 students
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 596 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 preschools in Holmes County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Holmes County, MS include S V Marshall Elementary School, William Dean Jr. Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Holmes County?
4 public preschools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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