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Best Schools in 38940, MS
38940, MS has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,035 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 38940 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38940, MS
The top high schools in 38940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grenada High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grenada School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
2. J Z George High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carroll County School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 441 Students
3. Charleston High School
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Projected Test Scores
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
4. West Tallahatchie High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Tallahatchie School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38940, MS
The top middle schools in 38940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grenada Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grenada School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
2. Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38940, MS
The top elementary schools in 38940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grenada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grenada School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1967 Students
2. R H Bearden Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Tallahatchie School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students
3. Marshall Elementary School
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Carroll County School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students
4. Charleston Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38940, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38940, MS has a total population of 2,074 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38940, 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 38940, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38940, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38940, 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 38940, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38940, MS
How many schools are in 38940, MS?
38940, MS has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,035 students in total.
How do schools in 38940 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 38940 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 38940 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38940?
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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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations