For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,626 students in Yazoo City, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS are Yazoo County Middle School, Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School and Mccoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo City, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yazoo City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yazoo City, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yazoo County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. 5th St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
215 East 5th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Yazoo City, Mississippi 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Grades: PK-1
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yazoo City, MS include Yazoo County Middle School, Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School and Mccoy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yazoo City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Yazoo City.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo City?
Yazoo City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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