For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 757 students in Lake, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Lake, MS are Lake Elementary School, Lake Middle School and Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Lake High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Lake, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: K-12
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Lake, MS include Lake Elementary School, Lake Middle School and Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake?
3 public schools are located in Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake?
Lake public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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