Best Schools in Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County, MS has 16 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,346 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Bolivar County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bolivar County, MS
The top high schools in Bolivar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
2. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 354 Students
3. West Bolivar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bolivar County, MS
The top middle schools in Bolivar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bolivar County, MS
The top elementary schools in Bolivar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
2. Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
3. I T Montgomery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
4. Brooks Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
5. D.m. Smith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 289 Students
6. Parks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 213 Students
7. Pearman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 212 Students
8. West Bolivar Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
9. Presbyterian Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Presbyterian Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
10. Nailor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bolivar County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bolivar County, MS has a total population of 30,985 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bolivar County, 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 Bolivar County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bolivar County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bolivar County, 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 Bolivar County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bolivar County, MS
How many schools are in Bolivar County, MS?
Bolivar County, MS has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,346 students in total.
How do schools in Bolivar County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Bolivar County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Bolivar County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bolivar County?
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: 43%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bolivar County
7 places in Bolivar County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (3)
- Cleveland School Dist (8 schools)
- North Bolivar Cons School Dist (3 schools)
- West Bolivar Cons School Dist (3 schools)