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Best Schools in 38801, MS
38801, MS has 30 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 14,148 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 38801 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38801, MS
The top high schools in 38801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 659 Students
2. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 469 Students
3. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
4. Tupelo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
5. Shannon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 525 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38801, MS
The top middle schools in 38801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
3. Tupelo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1080 Students
4. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
5. Milam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 557 Students
6. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
7. Shannon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
8. Plantersville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38801, MS
The top elementary schools in 38801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
2. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
3. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
4. Lawndale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
5. Rankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
6. Pierce Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 336 Students
7. Lawhon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 527 Students
8. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 205 Students
9. Verona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 324 Students
10. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38801, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38801, MS has a total population of 29,319 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38801, 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 38801, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38801, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38801, 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 38801, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38801, MS
How many schools are in 38801, MS?
38801, MS has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 14,148 students in total.
How do schools in 38801 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 38801 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 38801 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38801?
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: 31%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations