For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in Claiborne County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS are A. W. Watson Elementary School, Port Gibson Middle School and Port Gibson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Claiborne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Claiborne County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
880 Anthony Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-3
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Claiborne County, MS include A. W. Watson Elementary School, Port Gibson Middle School and Port Gibson High School.
How many public schools are located in Claiborne County?
4 public schools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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