For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,237 students in Flowood, MS (there are , serving 776 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Flowood, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Flowood, MS are Northwest Rankin Middle School, Flowood Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flowood, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Flowood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Flowood, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Rankin Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Grades: 6-8
| 1,375 students
Rank: #22.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Rankin High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Highway 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Flowood, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Flowood, MS include Northwest Rankin Middle School, Flowood Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Flowood?
4 public schools are located in Flowood.
What percentage of students in Flowood go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Flowood are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Flowood?
Flowood public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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