For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,047 students in Greenwood, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS are Amanda Elzy High School and Greenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Greenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Greenwood, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amanda Elzy High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greenwood, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amanda Elzy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Greenwood, Mississippi 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Career And Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Leflore County Alternative School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Gr: K-12
Leflore County Vocational Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Gr: 7-12
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood, MS include Amanda Elzy High School and Greenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenwood?
4 public high schools are located in Greenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood?
Greenwood public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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