For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,490 students in Winston County, MS (there are , serving 503 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Winston County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS are Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Fair Elementary School and Noxapater Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4880 Hwy. 397
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6770
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Fair Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-5946
Grades: PK-2
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Noxapater Attendance Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 West Alice Street
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Noxapater, MS 39346
(662) 773-4065
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Louisville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Columbus Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3258
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-3258
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Eiland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83 Camile Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-9001
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winston Louisville Voc Center
Vocational School
366 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Fair Elementary School and Noxapater Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Winston County?
7 public schools are located in Winston County.
What percentage of students in Winston County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Winston County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance Center vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance Center, Louisville High School vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
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