For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,530 students in Stone County, MS (there are , serving 105 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS are Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Stone High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education-shs
Vocational School
1376 Tomcat Trail
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MS include Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone High School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County?
5 public schools are located in Stone County.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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