For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 788 students in Holmes County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Holmes County, MS is Holmes County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Holmes County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmes County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Holmes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Graduates Within Reach Academy
Alternative School
32 School Street
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Tchula, MS 39169
(662) 235-5637
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holmes County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holmes County, MS include Holmes County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holmes County?
3 public high schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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