The best Mississippi high schools for athletes? According to a study, here are top 25
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Mississippi had its fair share of legends, particularly on the gridiron, headlined by Hall of Famers Walter Payton and Jerry Rice.
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That duo is just a small sample of the many past and present legends to come out of Mississippi. Today the state is home to many high school athletes who hope and dream to achieve that level of notoriety.
Which high schools in Mississippi are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. West Lauderdale High School (Collinsville)
Total number of sports: 13
24. Madison Central High School
Total number of sports: 26
23. Forest High School
Total number of sports: 17
22. North Pontotoc High School (Ecru)
Total number of sports: 19
21. Neshoba Central High School
Total number of sports: 20
20. St. Patrick Catholic High School (Biloxi)
Total number of sports: 23
19. Ocean Springs High School
Total number of sports: 16
18. Senatobia High School (Senatobia)
Total number of sports: 17
17. Ingomar Attendance Center (New Albany)
Total number of sports: 13
16. St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Ridgeland)
Total number of sports: 21
15. Vancleave High School (Vancleave)
Total number of sports: 26
14. Ridgeland High School
Total number of sports: 25
13. East Union Attendance Center (Blue Springs)
Total number of sports: 11
12. West Jones High School (Laurel)
Total number of sports: 11
11. Sacred Heart Catholic School (Hattiesburg)
Total number of sports: 17
10. Northwest Rankin High School (Flowood)
Total number of sports: 15
9. Gulfport High School (Gulfport)
Total number of sports: 20
8. Itawamba Agricultural High School (Fulton)
Total number of sports: 14
7. Lafayette High School (Oxford)
Total number of sports: 25
6. Meridian High School (Meridian)
Total number of sports: 24
5. Brandon High School (Brandon)
Total number of sports: 24
4. Tupelo Christian Preparatory School (Belden)
Total number of sports: 14
3. Pearl High School (Pearl)
Total number of sports: 22
2. Corinth High School (Corinth)
Total number of sports: 22
1. Saint Stanislaus High School (Bay St. Louis)
Total number of sports: 13
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mississippi's best high schools for athletes revealed