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Best Schools in 38878, MS
38878, MS has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,804 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 38878 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38878, MS
The top high schools in 38878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
2. Bruce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students
3. Calhoun City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 396 Students
4. Vardaman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38878, MS
The top middle schools in 38878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38878, MS
The top elementary schools in 38878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
2. Bruce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
3. Calhoun City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
4. Houston Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 485 Students
5. Vardaman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38878, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38878, MS has a total population of 2,594 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38878, 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 38878, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38878, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38878, 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 38878, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38878, MS
How many schools are in 38878, MS?
38878, MS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,804 students in total.
How do schools in 38878 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 38878 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 38878 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38878?
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: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations