Public schools in West Point, MS
7 open public schools with an address in West Point, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,417
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Point public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in West Point, MS: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,417 students, an average of 345 per school. The largest campus is West Point High School (1,010 students), and the largest elementary school is Church Hill Elementary School (379).
Every listed school belongs to West Point Consolidated School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Point
Elementary schools in West Point
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Elementary School West Point Consolidated School District | 01–02 | 379 | 14.2:1 | |
| East Side Elementary School West Point Consolidated School District | PK–KG | 251 | 15.8:1 | |
| South Side Elementary School West Point Consolidated School District | 03–04 | 337 | 12.1:1 |
Middle schools in West Point
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Street School West Point Consolidated School District | 05–07 | 440 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in West Point
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School West Point Consolidated School District | 08–12 | 1,010 | 12.4:1 | |
| West Point Voc Comp West Point Consolidated School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Point
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Learning Center West Point Consolidated School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.5%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black81.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 West Point schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,417 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Point
How many public schools are in West Point, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in West Point: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,417 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Point?
All listed public schools with an address in West Point belong to West Point Consolidated School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in West Point?
West Point High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Point, with 1,010 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Point?
No school with an address in West Point is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Point schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Point public schools is 12.4:1, lower than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Point guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities