Best Public Schools in Shannon, MS (2025-26)

Best Shannon Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,193 students in Shannon, MS (there are , serving 34 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Shannon, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS are Shannon Elementary School, Shannon Middle School and Shannon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shannon, MS public schools have an score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shannon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Shannon, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Shannon Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514

Gr: 3-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Shannon Middle School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
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232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986

Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #33.

Shannon High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566

Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: n/an/a

Shannon Primary School

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6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135

Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS include Shannon Elementary School, Shannon Middle School and Shannon High School.

How many public schools are located in Shannon?

4 public schools are located in Shannon.

What percentage of students in Shannon go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in Shannon are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Shannon?

Shannon public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).