Best Public Schools in Richton, MS

The city of Richton, Mississippi is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Sand Hill Elementary School and Richton Elementary School) and one high school (Richton High School). These schools serve students across the Greene County School District and the Richton School District.

Sand Hill Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools with a 3-star rating. It outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5. However, the school has a very homogeneous student population, with 96.69% of students being white.

Richton High School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top third of Mississippi high schools with a 3-star rating. The school outperforms the district and state in several end-of-course assessments, such as Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Richton High School has a more diverse student population, with 75.92% white and 20.4% African American students. In contrast, Richton Elementary School has a more mixed academic performance, with some grades exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind.