For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 883 students in 39476, MS (there are , serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 39476, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39476, MS are Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39476 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39476, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39476, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Elm Avenue, P.o. Box 568
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6975
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 881-8012
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Richton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm Avenue
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-9608
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39476, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39476, MS include Richton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton High School.
How many public schools are located in 39476?
3 public schools are located in 39476.
What percentage of students in 39476 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 39476 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39476?
39476 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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