For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Richland, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Richland, MS is Richland Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Richland, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Wilson Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Grades: 3-6
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Grades: PK-2
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richland, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland, MS include Richland Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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