For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,645 students in Scott County, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, MS are Lake Elementary School, Sebastopol Attendance Center and Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Forest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Lake High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
Gr: K-4 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Morton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Gr: PK-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Oak Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1474
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Gr: 10-12
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scott County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, MS include Lake Elementary School, Sebastopol Attendance Center and Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
12 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Morton High School vs. Lake High School, Forest High School vs. Lake High School, Lake High School vs. Morton High School
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