For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,105 students in George County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in George County, MS are George County High School, Rocky Creek Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
George County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in George County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 George County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George County High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9284 Hwy 63s
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Gr: PK-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
159 Mable St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6065
Gr: 3-7 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Benndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5204 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
George County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Church Street
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3106
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Agricola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6165 Hwy 613 S
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Gr: PK-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
George County Alternative
Alternative School
9284 Old Hwy 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-6993
Gr: 7-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in George County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in George County, MS include George County High School, Rocky Creek Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in George County?
9 public schools are located in George County.
What is the racial composition of students in George County?
George County 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).
Which public schools in George County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in George County include: Lc Hatcher Elementary School vs. Rocky Creek Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Agricola Elementary School, Rocky Creek Elementary School vs. Agricola Elementary School
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