For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in Seminary, MS (there are , serving 69 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Seminary, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seminary, MS are Seminary Elementary School, Seminary High School and Seminary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seminary, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Seminary have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seminary, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Gr: K-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Seminary High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Seminary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Gr: 5-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seminary, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Seminary, MS include Seminary Elementary School, Seminary High School and Seminary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Seminary?
3 public schools are located in Seminary.
What percentage of students in Seminary go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Seminary are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seminary?
Seminary public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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