For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 528 students in Charleston, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MS are Charleston Middle School and Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charleston, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston, MS include Charleston Middle School and Charleston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charleston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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