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Best Schools in 39520, MS
39520, MS has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,827 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 39520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39520, MS
The top high schools in 39520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
2. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39520, MS
The top middle schools in 39520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay Waveland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
2. Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39520, MS
The top elementary schools in 39520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
2. North Bay Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 364 Students
3. South Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
4. Holy Trinity Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
5. Waveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39520, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39520, MS has a total population of 14,931 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39520, 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 39520, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39520, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39520, 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 39520, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39520, MS
How many schools are in 39520, MS?
39520, MS has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,827 students in total.
How do schools in 39520 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 39520 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 39520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39520?
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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