For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,618 students in Bolivar County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS are Cleveland Central High School, Northside High School and Shaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Bolivar County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Bolivar County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Bolivar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Sunflower St
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Northside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Martin Luther King Drive
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 398-2372
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 398-2372
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Shaw High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hwy 61 North, Post Office
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
West Bolivar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 South Main, Po Box 159
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland Voc Tech Complex
Vocational School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Joe Barnes Vocational Center
Vocational School
505 Bradford Street, Post Offi
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Gr: 9-12
Bolivar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Sunflower Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
725 Martin Luther King Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6152
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6152
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
715 Martin Luther King Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
601 Lucy Seaberry Blvd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
204 Edwards Street
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 345-3295
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 345-3295
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
400 West Sunflower Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2456
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2456
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
601 Hwy 61 North, Po Box 510
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Gr: K-12 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
701 Lauderdale Street
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 337-6558
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 337-6558
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
405 North Main Street
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3346
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3346
Gr: 9-12
1213 South Main Street, Po Box
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3700
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3700
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS include Cleveland Central High School, Northside High School and Shaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bolivar County?
7 public high schools are located in Bolivar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar County?
Bolivar County public high schools minority enrollment is 93% 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 Bolivar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bolivar County include: West Bolivar High School vs. Cleveland Central High School, Northside High School vs. Cleveland Central High School, Cleveland Central High School vs. Northside High School
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