For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 806 students in Wilkinson County, MS (there are , serving 294 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS are Wilkinson County High School, Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilkinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville Pond Ro
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4228
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin L King Career Technology
Vocational School
1106 Highway 24 East, Post Off
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4394
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wilkinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Wilkinson County High School, Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilkinson County?
4 public schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What percentage of students in Wilkinson County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Wilkinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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