For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 533 students in Wilkinson County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS are Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkinson County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilkinson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilkinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkinson County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
522 Pond Pinckneyville
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Woodville, MS 39669
(601) 888-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
William Winans Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 East Cherokee
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-0008
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Wilkinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 South Crosby Street
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Centreville, MS 39631
(601) 645-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilkinson County, MS include Wilkinson County Elementary School and William Winans Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wilkinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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