For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,488 students in Winston County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Winston County, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance Center and Louisville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Winston County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noxapater Attendance Center, with ≥90% 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 Winston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Hwy. 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Noxapater Attendance Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Louisville Voc Center
Vocational School
366 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winston County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Noxapater Attendance Center and Louisville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winston County?
4 public high schools are located in Winston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County 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).
Which public high schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance Center vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance Center, Louisville High School vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
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