For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 745 students in Vancleave, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Vancleave, MS is Vancleave High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancleave, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Vancleave have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Vancleave, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vancleave High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vancleave, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancleave High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12424 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Vocational Center
Vocational School
12425 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3950
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vancleave, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Vancleave, MS include Vancleave High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vancleave?
2 public high schools are located in Vancleave.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancleave?
Vancleave public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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