For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 313 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Itta Bena, MS is Leflore County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Itta Bena, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leflore County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leflore County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Itta Bena?
2 public high schools are located in Itta Bena.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena?
Itta Bena public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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