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Best Schools in 39179, MS
39179, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,720 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 39179 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39179, MS
The top high schools in 39179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velma Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 202 Students
2. Yazoo County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
3. Canton Public High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39179, MS
The top middle schools in 39179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
2. Huey L. Porter Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
3. Yazoo County Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39179, MS
The top elementary schools in 39179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
3. Linwood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39179, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39179, MS has a total population of 1,127 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39179, 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 39179, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39179, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39179, 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 39179, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39179, MS
How many schools are in 39179, MS?
39179, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,720 students in total.
How do schools in 39179 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 39179 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 39179 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39179?
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: 19%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations