For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,133 students in Humphreys County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS are Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humphreys County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
O.m. Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Humphreys County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Humphreys Co Voc Center (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Gr: 9-12
600 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Humphreys County, MS include Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Humphreys County?
3 public schools are located in Humphreys County.
What percentage of students in Humphreys County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Humphreys County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humphreys County?
Humphreys 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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