For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,598 students in Holmes County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, MS are S.v. Marshall Elementary School, Gpe School and Williams-sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Holmes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.v. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Gpe School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-3351
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-3351
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, MS include S.v. Marshall Elementary School, Gpe School and Williams-sullivan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holmes County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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