Most Educated Cities in Mississippi
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Mississippi based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Leaf leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 20.
The top three cities are Leaf (100.0%), Mississippi Valley State University (92.5%), and Meridian Station (72.2%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Mississippi.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leaf | 100.0% | 20 |
| #2 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92.5% | 750 |
| #3 | Meridian Station | 72.2% | 739 |
| #4 | Gluckstadt | 69.1% | 2,791 |
| #5 | Columbus AFB | 67.2% | 1,368 |
| #6 | Oak Grove | 66.8% | 2,200 |
| #7 | Madison | 65.7% | 27,775 |
| #8 | Scott | 65.0% | 40 |
| #9 | Longview | 63.8% | 151 |
| #10 | Mooreville | 59.1% | 2,052 |
| #11 | Bobo | 57.1% | 146 |
| #12 | Bovina | 57.0% | 341 |
| #13 | Oxford | 56.9% | 26,086 |
| #14 | Learned | 56.4% | 63 |
| #15 | French Camp | 53.5% | 235 |
| #16 | Red Banks | 53.4% | 58 |
| #17 | Starkville | 50.9% | 25,611 |
| #18 | Flowood | 50.6% | 10,384 |
| #19 | Ridgeland | 50.4% | 24,548 |
| #20 | Clara | 50.0% | 354 |
| #21 | Rena Lara | 47.9% | 106 |
| #22 | Clinton | 47.5% | 27,418 |
| #23 | Raymond | 47.3% | 1,856 |
| #24 | Ocean Springs | 45.8% | 18,561 |
| #25 | Pass Christian | 45.2% | 5,942 |
| #26 | Lyon | 45.1% | 361 |
| #27 | Buckatunna | 42.9% | 297 |
| #28 | Fernwood | 42.1% | 19 |
| #29 | Brandon | 41.8% | 25,352 |
| #30 | Pheba | 41.5% | 123 |
| #31 | Diamondhead | 40.1% | 9,338 |
| #32 | Merigold | 40.1% | 634 |
| #33 | Taylor | 40.1% | 258 |
| #34 | Wheeler | 39.0% | 556 |
| #35 | Toomsuba | 38.9% | 350 |
| #36 | Beechwood | 38.4% | 3,708 |
| #37 | Terry | 38.4% | 1,809 |
| #38 | Gulf Hills | 37.9% | 8,193 |
| #39 | Biggersville | 37.7% | 95 |
| #40 | Boyle | 37.5% | 641 |
| #41 | Carrollton | 37.2% | 423 |
| #42 | Redwater | 36.7% | 671 |
| #43 | Runnelstown | 36.4% | 347 |
| #44 | Sumner | 36.1% | 396 |
| #45 | Hernando | 35.9% | 17,580 |
| #46 | Slate Springs | 35.4% | 87 |
| #47 | Bay St. Louis | 35.2% | 9,971 |
| #48 | Lena | 35.2% | 144 |
| #49 | Tupelo | 35.1% | 37,825 |
| #50 | Hattiesburg | 35.0% | 48,507 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Mississippi?
Leaf ranks #1 for most educated cities in Mississippi with a value of 100.0% and a population of 20.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Mississippi?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Mississippi. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Mississippi compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Mississippi's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.