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Best Schools in 38828, MS
38828, MS has 15 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,769 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 38828 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38828, MS
The top high schools in 38828, 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. Saltillo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 955 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38828, MS
The top middle schools in 38828, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
2. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
3. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
4. Guntown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
5. 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 38828, MS
The top elementary schools in 38828, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
2. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
3. Saltillo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
4. Saltillo Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 700 Students
5. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38828, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38828, MS has a total population of 4,240 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38828, 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 38828, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38828, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38828, 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 38828, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38828, MS
How many schools are in 38828, MS?
38828, MS has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,769 students in total.
How do schools in 38828 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 38828 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 38828 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38828?
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: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations