Mississippi High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Dec. 1

by: Lawrence Fernandez2 hours agolawandfern

The 2025 Mississippi high school football season is nearing its conclusion, as some of the state’s best teams will compete for state championships. Before the big games arrive, here’s how Massey rated the elite squads from the Hospitality State.

The Massey Ratings system, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, the strength of their schedule, and the margin of victory.

1. Tupelo Golden Wave

The Golden Wave advances to the Mississippi high school football Class 7A state championship game after a nail-biting 21-20 victory over Oxford. Jaeden Hill rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown, while Kylan Bobo added 102 rushing yards and two TDs. Tupelo will play Gulfport for the title on December 6.

2. West Point Green Wave

The Green Wave kept its perfect season intact after defeating Holmes County Central in the Class 5A semifinals. Quentin Thompson threw a touchdown pass and rushed for 148 yards. West Point will compete against Brookhaven for the championship on December 4.

3. Oxford Chargers

The Chargers’ 2025 Mississippi high school football season ended after a heartbreaking loss to Tupelo in the Class 7A semifinals. Oxford finishes with an 11-2 record and might lose quarterback Knox Kiffin, who could transfer as his father is set to become LSU’s head football coach.

4. Gulfport Admirals

The Admirals improved to 11-2 after dominating Brandon in the Class 7A state semifinals. Parker Nettles finished with 228 passing yards and a touchdown, while Cooper Crosby dominated the Bulldogs’ defense with 188 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Lawrence Robinson tallied six tackles for losses, including three sacks. Gulfport will face Tupelo for the championship on December 6.

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5. Brandon Bulldogs

The Bulldogs’ 2025 Mississippi high school football season ended disappointingly, scoring only seven points against Gulfport. Brandon closes their campaign at 7-6, a regression from their 12-2 mark in 2024.

Mississippi High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6-25

6. Oak Grove
7. Ocean Springs
8. Madison-Ridgeland Academy
9. Germantown
10. Jackson

11. Columbia
12. Starkville
13. Warren Central
14. Petal
15. Kosciusko

16. D’Iberville
17. Madison Central
18. Hattiesburg
19. Northwest Rankin
20. Heidelberg

21. Louisville
22. Picayune Memorial
23. Clinton
24. Brookhaven
25. Ridgeland

How to follow Mississippi high school football

For Mississippi high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Magnolia State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Mississippi.