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Best Schools in 38871, MS
38871, MS has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,997 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 38871 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38871, MS
The top high schools in 38871, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 513 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
3. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38871, MS
The top middle schools in 38871, 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. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
4. 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 38871, MS
The top elementary schools in 38871, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
2. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
3. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
4. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38871, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38871, MS has a total population of 1,969 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38871, 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 38871, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38871, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38871, 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 38871, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38871, MS
How many schools are in 38871, MS?
38871, MS has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,997 students in total.
How do schools in 38871 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 38871 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 38871 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38871?
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: 69%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations