Public elementary schools in Mississippi achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 43% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Mississippi is Barack Obama Elementary School, with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 64.5%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 73%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Rank: #22.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-5
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wells Apac Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 4-5
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison Avenue Upper
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 3-5
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-5
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Rank: #77.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 3-5
371 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Rank: #88.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Rank: #99.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 3-5
285 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lewisburg Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 2-3
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-6
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Woolmarket Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-6
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: PK-5
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hernando Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 2-3
570 Old Mcingvale Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: PK-12
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-4982
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-4982
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lewisburg Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 4-5
1711 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6180
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6180
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 4-5
893 Oak Grove Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Rank: #1818.
D'iberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-3
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Rank: #1919.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-6
8475 Ms Hwy 15
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Rank: #2020.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 4-5
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: K-4
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: K-8
16237 Old Woolmarket Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 2-3
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-6
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-4454
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-4454
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-3
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-3
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4263
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-3
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-3
504 Hanley Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2851
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-6
5192 Menge Ave
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Rank: #3030.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: PK-5
7686 Pleasant Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-9654
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-9654
Rank: #3131.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 4-5
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Anniston Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: PK-5
2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: PK-5
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 4-6
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-4
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Mississippi average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 43%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Mississippi?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Mississippi include Barack Obama Elementary School, Bayou View Elementary School and Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts.
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