The most improved public schools in Mississippi are Bell Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and Nettleton Primary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 316
596
Avg. Improved Rank: 404
Most Improved Public Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +596
(from 718 to 122)
(from 718 to 122)
Grades: PK-6
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +543
(from 596 to 53)
(from 596 to 53)
Grades: 6-8
7020 Highway 49 N
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +534
(from 662 to 128)
(from 662 to 128)
Grades: K-3
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Rank: #44.
Woodley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +532
(from 748 to 216)
(from 748 to 216)
Grades: PK-5
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Rank: #55.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +514
(from 601 to 87)
(from 601 to 87)
Grades: PK-6
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Rank: #66.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +500
(from 613 to 113)
(from 613 to 113)
Grades: K-4
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Rank: #77.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +486
(from 630 to 144)
(from 630 to 144)
Grades: PK-3
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +479
(from 703 to 224)
(from 703 to 224)
Grades: PK-4
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Rank: #99.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +447
(from 465 to 18)
(from 465 to 18)
Grades: PK-6
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Rank: #1010.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +445
(from 618 to 173)
(from 618 to 173)
Grades: PK-5
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +439
(from 790 to 351)
(from 790 to 351)
Grades: PK-5
901 Ida Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Rank: #1212.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +419
(from 815 to 396)
(from 815 to 396)
Grades: K-8
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Rank: #1313.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +406
(from 635 to 229)
(from 635 to 229)
Grades: PK-5
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Rank: #1414.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +403
(from 539 to 136)
(from 539 to 136)
Grades: PK-6
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Rank: #1515.
Okolona High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +401
(from 823 to 422)
(from 823 to 422)
Grades: 9-12
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Rank: #1616.
Charleston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +400
(from 797 to 397)
(from 797 to 397)
Grades: 9-12
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Rank: #1717.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +397
(from 626 to 229)
(from 626 to 229)
Grades: PK-5
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Rank: #1818.
Moss Point High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +394
(from 570 to 176)
(from 570 to 176)
Grades: 9-12
4913 Weems Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5721
Rank: #1919.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +385
(from 601 to 216)
(from 601 to 216)
Grades: PK-4
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Dixie Attendance Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +379
(from 535 to 156)
(from 535 to 156)
Grades: PK-8
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +379
(from 747 to 368)
(from 747 to 368)
Grades: PK-6
1209 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Rank: #2222.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +369
(from 703 to 334)
(from 703 to 334)
Grades: K-6
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Rank: #2323.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +351
(from 808 to 457)
(from 808 to 457)
Grades: K-6
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Rank: #2424.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +347
(from 409 to 62)
(from 409 to 62)
Grades: K-4
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Rank: #2525.
Warrenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +340
(from 691 to 351)
(from 691 to 351)
Grades: PK-6
809 Belva Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Rank: #2626.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +339
(from 398 to 59)
(from 398 to 59)
Grades: 9-12
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Rank: #2727.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +331
(from 762 to 431)
(from 762 to 431)
Grades: PK-5
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +326
(from 388 to 62)
(from 388 to 62)
Grades: PK-12
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6920
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +326
(from 636 to 310)
(from 636 to 310)
Grades: PK-6
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Rank: #3030.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +325
(from 525 to 200)
(from 525 to 200)
Grades: PK-8
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Rank: #3131.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +324
(from 723 to 399)
(from 723 to 399)
Grades: 9-12
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Rank: #3232.
West Harrison High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +323
(from 329 to 6)
(from 329 to 6)
Grades: 9-12
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Tupelo High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +319
(from 489 to 170)
(from 489 to 170)
Grades: 9-12
4125 Golden Wave Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +319
(from 735 to 416)
(from 735 to 416)
Grades: PK-5
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Rank: #3535.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 519 to 203)
(from 519 to 203)
Grades: PK-12
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
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