For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 757 students in Lake, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake, MS are Lake Elementary School, Lake Middle School and Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Lake High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Lake, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake, MS include Lake Elementary School, Lake Middle School and Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake?
3 public schools are located in Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake?
Lake public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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