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Best Schools in 39117, MS
39117, MS has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,073 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 39117 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39117, MS
The top high schools in 39117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
2. Raleigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students
3. Morton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
4. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39117, MS
The top middle schools in 39117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students
2. Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39117, MS
The top elementary schools in 39117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
2. Pelahatchie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
3. Raleigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students
4. Morton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 682 Students
5. Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 707 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39117, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39117, MS has a total population of 10,403 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39117, 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 39117, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39117, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39117, 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 39117, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39117, MS
How many schools are in 39117, MS?
39117, MS has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,073 students in total.
How do schools in 39117 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 39117 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 39117 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39117?
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: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations