Education Policy
Mississippi Education Policy 2026
K-12 rankings, teacher salaries, school choice, curriculum battles, and how education shapes the 2026 political landscape in Mississippi.
#45
K-12 National Rank
#50
Teacher Salary Rank
84%
Graduation Rate
Choice: Yes
School Choice Program
Key Education Policies
| School Choice (Vouchers/ESAs) | Yes |
| Curriculum Restrictions (CRT/Gender) | Yes |
| Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Stance | Opposed |
Education System Overview
Mississippi has the lowest teacher salaries in the nation but has made progress on early literacy through the Reading Sufficiency Act. The state has expanded school choice and restricted curriculum topics.
2026 Political Impact
Mississippi has made reading instruction a bipartisan success story despite ranking near the bottom on education outcomes overall. The reading reform (holding students back in third grade if not reading on level) has shown results.