For the 2026 school year, there are 2 magnet public high schools serving 263 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high school in Mississippi is Williams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Mississippi magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Gr: 11-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Mississippi include Williams School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Mississippi?
2 magnet public high schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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