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Best Picayune Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,166 students in Picayune, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Picayune, MS are West Hancock Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Roseland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Picayune, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Picayune have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Picayune, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
Gr: 3-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Roseland Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6824
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-6309
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3625
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
South Side Lower Elementary School
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Picayune, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Picayune, MS include West Hancock Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Roseland Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Picayune?
6 public elementary schools are located in Picayune.
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune?
Picayune public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Picayune are often viewed compared to one another?

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