For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 170 students in Sharkey County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Sharkey County, MS is South Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharkey County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Sharkey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Sharkey County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Delta High School, with 80-89% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sharkey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Delta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sharkey County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Sharkey County, MS include South Delta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sharkey County?
2 public high schools are located in Sharkey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharkey County?
Sharkey 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 55% (majority Black).
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