For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,851 students in Grenada County, MS (there are , serving 410 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Grenada County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS are Grenada Elementary School, Grenada High School and Grenada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grenada County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Grenada County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grenada County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenada Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Grenada High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 Fairground Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8844
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8844
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Grenada Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Jones Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Enrichment & Transition Cen
Alternative School
809 Tie Plant Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Voc Complex
Vocational School
2035 Jackson Avenue
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Gr: 9-12
Grenada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Gr: 4-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Grenada County, MS include Grenada Elementary School, Grenada High School and Grenada Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grenada County?
5 public schools are located in Grenada County.
What percentage of students in Grenada County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Grenada County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grenada County?
Grenada County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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