For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,521 students in Smith County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Smith County, MS are Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Raleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mize Attendance Center
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Dr
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Mize, MS 39116
(601) 733-2242
Gr: PK-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 White Oak Avenue
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-9507
Gr: PK-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Attendance Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hester Street
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-6942
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
Alternative School
469 Magnolia Drive
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Raleigh, MS 39153
(601) 782-4796
Gr: 3-12
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smith County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Smith County, MS include Mize Attendance Center, Raleigh High School and Raleigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smith County?
6 public schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smith County include: Taylorsville Attendance Center vs. Mize Attendance Center, Mize Attendance Center vs. Taylorsville Attendance Center, Raleigh Elementary School vs. Raleigh High School
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