For the 2025 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 20% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Mississippi magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Grades: 4-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| 241 students
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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