For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Sturgis, MS.
The top ranked public school in Sturgis, MS is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sturgis, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Sturgis, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 Sturgis Maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sturgis, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Sturgis, MS include West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sturgis?
1 public schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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