For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,386 students in Holmes County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 261 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Holmes County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS are Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Holmes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
S V Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Goodman Pickens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Williams-sullivan Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Gr: 9-12
Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Gr: K-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Holmes Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
147 Headstart Road
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Holmes County, MS include Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Elementary School and Goodman Pickens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holmes County?
9 public schools are located in Holmes County.
What percentage of students in Holmes County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Holmes County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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