For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,083 students in Collins, MS (there are , serving 68 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Collins, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Collins, MS are Hopewell Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Collins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Collins, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Collins have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Collins, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Collins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12
Collins, Mississippi ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Collins, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Collins, MS include Hopewell Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Collins High School.
How many public schools are located in Collins?
5 public schools are located in Collins.
What percentage of students in Collins go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Collins are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Collins?
Collins public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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