For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 788 students in Holmes County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Holmes County, MS is Holmes County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Holmes County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmes County Central High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Grades: K-12
| 474 students
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Holmes Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
147 Headstart Road
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5026
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5226
Grades: K-8
| 817 students
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Holmes County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Holmes County, MS include Holmes County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holmes County?
3 public high schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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