For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,048 students in Nettleton, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Nettleton, MS are Nettleton Primary School, Nettleton High School and Nettleton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nettleton, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Nettleton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Nettleton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Gr: K-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1532 Maple Road
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Nettleton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-7406
Gr: 4-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nettleton, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Nettleton, MS include Nettleton Primary School, Nettleton High School and Nettleton Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Nettleton?
4 public schools are located in Nettleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Nettleton?
Nettleton public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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