For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 536 students in Perkinston, MS.
The top ranked public school in Perkinston, MS is Perkinston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perkinston, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Perkinston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perkinston, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perkinston, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Perkinston, MS include Perkinston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perkinston?
1 public schools are located in Perkinston.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkinston?
Perkinston public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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