For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,050 students in Smith County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School and Taylorsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Grades: PK-12
| 816 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Grades: PK-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School and Taylorsville Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smith County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Smith County include: Taylorsville Attendance Center vs. Mize Attendance Center, Mize Attendance Center vs. Taylorsville Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School vs. Mize Attendance Center
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