For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,333 students in Magnolia, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS are South Pike Senior High School, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School and South Pike Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Magnolia, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-3
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Grades: 7-8
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Grades: 4-6
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Magnolia, MS include South Pike Senior High School, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School and South Pike Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Magnolia?
6 public schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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