For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 328 students in Merigold, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Merigold, MS is Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merigold, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Merigold have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Merigold, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merigold, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Merigold, MS include Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec.
How many public schools are located in Merigold?
1 public schools are located in Merigold.
What is the racial composition of students in Merigold?
Merigold public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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