For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 166 students in Mc Lain, MS.
The top ranked public school in Mc Lain, MS is Mc Lain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Lain, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mc Lain have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mc Lain, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Lain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Lain, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Lain, MS include Mc Lain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Lain?
1 public schools are located in Mc Lain.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Lain?
Mc Lain public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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