The average student-teacher ratio in Mississippi public schools is approximately 13:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Mississippi (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: Inquire with school
1101 Highway 11 South
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-1
505 South Union Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
94 29th St
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
851 Tushka Drive
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Conehatta, MS 39057
(601) 775-8254
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Luther Branson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Rank: #10 - 1610. - 16.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Amite County Middle School
(Math: 40-44%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
600 Irene Street, Po Box 328
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-1
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
12910 Old Highway 61 South
Dundee, MS 38626
(662) 363-1810
Dundee, MS 38626
(662) 363-1810
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-6
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-4
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Middle School For The Arts
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 11-12
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Newton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
201 W. First Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2232
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K
600 S. Harvey Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
450 Joe Stevens Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 1-5
528 Redbud Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Coffeeville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
16900 Okahoma Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
East Flora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Galena Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-7
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Rank: #29 - 5029. - 50.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 4-5
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Mississippi average public schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The best top ranked public schools in Mississippi include Ellisville State School, Middle School For The Blind and Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Mississippi?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Mississippi is Middle School For The Blind, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Middle School For The Blind, with a value of 2:1.
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