For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,081 students in Montgomery County, MS (there are , serving 323 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MS are Winona Elementary School and Winona Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Montgomery County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 South Applegate Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4129
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4129
Gr: PK-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Winona Secondary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Fairground Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-1244
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-1244
Gr: 7-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Winona Voc Complex
Vocational School
300 North Applegate Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-3601
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-3601
Gr: 7-12
Montgomery County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P. O. Box 428
Duck Hill, MS 38925
(662) 565-2443
Duck Hill, MS 38925
(662) 565-2443
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 96%
800 School Road
Kilmichael, MS 39747
(662) 262-4912
Kilmichael, MS 39747
(662) 262-4912
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1003 Money Avenue
Kilmichael, MS 39747
(662) 262-5535
Kilmichael, MS 39747
(662) 262-5535
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
513 South Applegate
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4129
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-4129
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
301 Fairground Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-1244
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-1244
Gr: 7-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Winona Vocational Complex (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
300 North Applegage Street
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-3601
Winona, MS 38967
(662) 283-3601
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, MS include Winona Elementary School and Winona Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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