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Best Schools in 38761, MS
38761, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,858 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 38761 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38761, MS
The top high schools in 38761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gentry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Leflore County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38761, MS
The top middle schools in 38761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert L Merritt Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38761, MS
The top elementary schools in 38761, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leflore County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
2. Moorhead Central School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
3. Rosser Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38761, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38761, MS has a total population of 2,281 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38761, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 38761, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38761, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38761, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38761, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38761, MS
How many schools are in 38761, MS?
38761, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,858 students in total.
How do schools in 38761 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 38761 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 38761 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38761?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations