For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 471 students in Raleigh, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Raleigh, MS is Raleigh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Raleigh, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raleigh High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Raleigh, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raleigh High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith County Career Center
Vocational School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Raleigh, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Raleigh, MS include Raleigh High School.
How many public high schools are located in Raleigh?
3 public high schools are located in Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh?
Raleigh public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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