For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 482 students in Raymond, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Raymond, MS is Williams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raymond, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Raymond have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Raymond, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Alternative School
Alternative School
560 Port Gibson St
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
417 Palestine Street
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Raymond, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Raymond, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Raymond, MS include Williams School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Raymond?
3 public elementary schools are located in Raymond.
What is the racial composition of students in Raymond?
Raymond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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