For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,988 students in Winston County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 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 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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winston County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winston County, MS include Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Fair Elementary School and Noxapater Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winston County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Winston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston County?
Winston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Winston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Winston County include: Noxapater Attendance Center vs. Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center vs. Noxapater Attendance Center
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