For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,343 students in Flowood, MS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Flowood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Flowood, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flowood, MS include Northwest Rankin Middle School, Flowood Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Flowood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Flowood.
What is the racial composition of students in Flowood?
Flowood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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