Best Copiah County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,698 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS are Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs High School and Hazlehurst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Copiah County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crystal Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Copiah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesson Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1048 Grove Street
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-2221
Gr: K-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S. Haley Street
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Gr: 9-13 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Copiah County, MS include Wesson Attendance Center, Crystal Springs High School and Hazlehurst High School.
How many public high schools are located in Copiah County?
3 public high schools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Copiah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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