For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,118 students in George County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in George County, MS is George County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
George County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in George County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
George County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 George County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George County High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in George County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in George County, MS include George County High School.
How many public high schools are located in George County?
2 public high schools are located in George County.
What is the racial composition of students in George County?
George County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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