For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,449 students in Tishomingo County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Tishomingo County, MS are Tishomingo County High School and Belmont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tishomingo County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tishomingo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tishomingo County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belmont School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tishomingo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tishomingo County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Hwy 72
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Belmont School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 School Drive
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Belmont, MS 38827
(662) 454-7924
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Tish. Co. Career And Technical Cent
Vocational School
1421 Hwy 25 N
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6689
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tishomingo Co Alternative School
Alternative School
34a Monroe St
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Tishomingo, MS 38873
(662) 438-6800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tishomingo County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Tishomingo County, MS include Tishomingo County High School and Belmont School.
How many public high schools are located in Tishomingo County?
4 public high schools are located in Tishomingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tishomingo County?
Tishomingo County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Tishomingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tishomingo County include: Tishomingo County High School vs. Belmont School, Belmont School vs. Tishomingo County High School
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