For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,618 students in Bolivar County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS are Cleveland Central High School, Northside High School and Shaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Bolivar County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Bolivar County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bolivar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Sunflower St
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Northside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Martin Luther King Drive
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 398-2372
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 398-2372
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Shaw High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hwy 61 North, Post Office
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Shaw, MS 38773
(662) 754-6109
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
West Bolivar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 South Main, Po Box 159
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3743
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland Voc Tech Complex
Vocational School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Joe Barnes Vocational Center
Vocational School
505 Bradford Street, Post Offi
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Rosedale, MS 38769
(662) 759-3791
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bolivar County, MS include Cleveland Central High School, Northside High School and Shaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bolivar County?
7 public high schools are located in Bolivar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar County?
Bolivar County public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bolivar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bolivar County include: Northside High School vs. Cleveland Voc Tech Complex
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