For the 2026 school year, there are 12 magnet public schools serving 3,340 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Barack H Obama Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Magnet 51爆料s in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Bowmar Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2375 Oakley Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-7640
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Robert Lewis Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Broadmeadow Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Gr: 11-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked magnet public schools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Barack H Obama Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Mississippi?
12 magnet public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi magnet public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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