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Best Schools in 38778, MS
38778, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,616 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 38778 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38778, MS
The top high schools in 38778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
2. Gentry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38778, MS
The top middle schools in 38778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 301 Students
2. Ruleville Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. 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 38778, MS
The top elementary schools in 38778, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 371 Students
2. Ruleville Central Elem School
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Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
3. Moorhead Central School
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
4. Rosser Early Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38778, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38778, MS has a total population of 1,373 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38778, 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 38778, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38778, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38778, 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 38778, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38778, MS
How many schools are in 38778, MS?
38778, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,616 students in total.
How do schools in 38778 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 38778 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 38778 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38778?
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: 40%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations