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School District Reference
Mississippi School Districts — 2026
Ratings and data sourced directly from Niche.com. We link you to the source so you can dig into the full picture — individual schools, test scores, reviews, and more.
📊 Data: Niche.com 2026 Rankings
How to use this page: Ratings below come from Niche.com's 2026 Mississippi school district rankings. We pull the data so you have a starting point — click any district to read the full profile, parent reviews, and individual school ratings on Niche directly. School zones vary even within a district, so always verify the specific zone for any home you're considering.
Jackson Metro Area
Madison County School District
Madison, Ridgeland, Canton
A
#5 in Mississippi
4.4 ★ Niche rating
12,971 students
Rankin County School District
Brandon, Flowood, Pearl, Richland
A
#14 in Mississippi
4.4 ★ Niche rating
Pearl School District
Pearl (Rankin County)
A
#7 in Mississippi
4.5 ★ Niche rating
Jackson Public School District
City of Jackson
C
22% math proficiency*
26% reading proficiency*
17,747 students
Gulf Coast
Gulfport School District
Gulfport
A
#11 in Mississippi
4.3 ★ Niche rating
Hattiesburg Area
Petal School District
Petal (Forrest County)
A+
#1 in Mississippi
4.7 ★ Niche rating
Lamar County School District
Purvis, Lumberton, Sumrall
A−
A–B+ range across schools
Hattiesburg Public Schools
City of Hattiesburg
B+
#48 in Mississippi
2,106 students
North Mississippi
DeSoto County School District
Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando
A−
34,819 students
61% math proficiency*
Oxford School District
Oxford (Lafayette County)
A
#13 in Mississippi
4.2 ★ Niche rating
A note on using this data: Niche grades combine state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and parent/student reviews. Proficiency percentages (*) are from state assessments via the U.S. Dept. of Education. No rating captures every school within a district — a district with a lower overall grade may still have individual schools that are an excellent fit. Always research the specific school zone for any address you're considering. Niche profiles link to individual school ratings within each district.
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