For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 923 students in Aberdeen, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Aberdeen, MS are Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen High School and Belle-shivers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Aberdeen, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Gr: 9-13 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Belle-shivers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Voc Technical
Vocational School
50057 Airport Road
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aberdeen, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Aberdeen, MS include Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen High School and Belle-shivers Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Aberdeen?
4 public schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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