Best Nicholson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 324 students in Nicholson, MS.
The top-ranked public school in Nicholson, MS is Nicholson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholson, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Nicholson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Nicholson, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1887 Hwy 11 South
Nicholson, MS 39463
(601) 798-6309
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nicholson, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Nicholson, MS include Nicholson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nicholson?
1 public schools are located in Nicholson.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholson?
Nicholson public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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