For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,133 students in Belzoni, MS (there are , serving 163 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Belzoni, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Belzoni, MS are Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belzoni, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Belzoni have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belzoni, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
O.m. Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Belzoni, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humphreys Co Voc Center (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Gr: 9-12
600 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belzoni, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Belzoni, MS include Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Belzoni?
3 public schools are located in Belzoni.
What percentage of students in Belzoni go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Belzoni are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belzoni?
Belzoni public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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