For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 771 students in Richland, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Richland, MS is Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Richland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Richland, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Grades: 7-12
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland, MS include Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland?
1 public high schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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