For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,120 students in Itawamba County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS are Itawamba Agricultural High School, Mantachie Attendance Center and Nettleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itawamba County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Itawamba County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Itawamba County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mantachie Attendance Center, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Itawamba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mantachie Attendance Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Mustang Drive
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-7536
Mantachie, MS 38855
(662) 282-7536
Gr: K-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Nettleton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Mullen Avenue
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2306
Gr: 9-13 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Tremont Attendance Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Loop Drive
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Tremont, MS 38876
(662) 652-3391
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Itawamba County, MS include Itawamba Agricultural High School, Mantachie Attendance Center and Nettleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Itawamba County?
6 public high schools are located in Itawamba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itawamba County?
Itawamba County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Itawamba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Itawamba County include: Itawamba Agricultural High School vs. Tremont Attendance Center, Tremont Attendance Center vs. Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Agricultural High School vs. Mantachie Attendance Center
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