For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,287 students in Flowood, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Flowood, MS are Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and Flowood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flowood, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Flowood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Flowood, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Vine Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Flowood, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Flowood, MS include Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Middle School and Flowood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Flowood?
3 public elementary schools are located in Flowood.
What is the racial composition of students in Flowood?
Flowood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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