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Best Washington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,978 students in Washington County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS are Leland High School, Simmons High School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Washington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Simmons High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 E. Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Simmons High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4527
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
O'bannon High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 335-2637
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 East Robertshaw Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenville Technical Center
Vocational School
350 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7171
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hollandale Alternative Program
Alternative School
115 North Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2276
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leland Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
404 South Deer Creek Drive
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5025
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, MS

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
699 Dublin St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
P.o. Box 209
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, MS include Leland High School, Simmons High School and Riverside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
8 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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