For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,530 students in Stone County, MS (there are , serving 99 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MS are Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Perkinston Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Stone Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 E Central Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-4876
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Stone High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 East Border Ave.
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education-shs
Vocational School
1376 Tomcat Trail
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5492
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MS include Stone Elementary School, Perkinston Elementary School and Stone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County?
5 public schools are located in Stone County.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).