For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 536 students in Perkinston, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Perkinston, MS is Perkinston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkinston, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Perkinston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perkinston, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perkinston, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Perkinston, MS include Perkinston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perkinston?
1 public schools are located in Perkinston.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkinston?
Perkinston public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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