For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Utica, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Utica, MS is Utica Elem. / Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Utica have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Utica, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Utica, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Utica, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Utica, MS include Utica Elem. / Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Utica?
1 public schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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