For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,334 students in Summit, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Summit, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Summit, MS are North Pike High School, North Pike Elementary School and North Pike Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Summit have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Summit, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pike High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1022 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Gr: 9-13 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
North Pike Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1052 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Gr: K-4 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Pike Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 North Pike Circle
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Gr: 5-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
North Pike Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2034 Hwy. 44 Ne
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Gr: 7-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Gr: 1-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
North Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
1034 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Summit, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Summit, MS include North Pike High School, North Pike Elementary School and North Pike Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Summit?
6 public schools are located in Summit.
What percentage of students in Summit go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Summit are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summit?
Summit public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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