For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,427 students in Copiah County, MS (there are , serving 700 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Copiah County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs Elementary School and Crystal Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Copiah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Grades: K-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Haley Street
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Crystal Springs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs Elementary School and Crystal Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Copiah County?
7 public schools are located in Copiah County.
What percentage of students in Copiah County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Copiah County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Copiah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Copiah County include: Hazlehurst High School vs. Crystal Springs High School, Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs High School vs. Hazlehurst High School
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