For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 605 students in Potts Camp, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Potts Camp, MS are Mary Reid School (K-4) and Potts Camp High School (5-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potts Camp, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Potts Camp have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Potts Camp, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Reid School (K-4)
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 5-12
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Potts Camp, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potts Camp, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Potts Camp, MS include Mary Reid School (K-4) and Potts Camp High School (5-12).
How many public schools are located in Potts Camp?
3 public schools are located in Potts Camp.
What is the racial composition of students in Potts Camp?
Potts Camp public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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