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Best Schools in 38826, MS
38826, MS has 23 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 10 elementary) serving 13,814 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 38826 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38826, MS
The top high schools in 38826, 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. North Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 513 Students
3. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 469 Students
4. Tupelo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
5. Saltillo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 955 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38826, MS
The top middle schools in 38826, 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. North Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
3. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
4. Tupelo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1080 Students
5. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
6. Milam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 • 557 Students
7. Guntown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
8. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38826, MS
The top elementary schools in 38826, 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. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
3. Rankin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
4. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
5. Pierce Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 336 Students
6. Saltillo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
7. Saltillo Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 700 Students
8. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
9. Thomas Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 402 Students
10. Joyner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tupelo Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38826, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38826, MS has a total population of 5,217 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38826, 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 38826, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38826, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38826, 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 38826, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38826, MS
How many schools are in 38826, MS?
38826, MS has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,814 students in total.
How do schools in 38826 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 38826 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 38826 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38826?
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: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations