Best Schools in Burgess, MS
Burgess, MS has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,207 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Burgess meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burgess, MS
The top high schools in Burgess, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
3. South Panola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burgess, MS
The top middle schools in Burgess, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students
2. Oxford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 6 • 336 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
4. Batesville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burgess, MS
The top elementary schools in Burgess, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 694 Students
2. Della Davidson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 739 Students
3. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
4. Batesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 481 Students
5. Batesville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 517 Students
6. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
7. Bramlett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 742 Students
8. Batesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 785 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burgess, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burgess, MS has a total population of 1,080 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burgess, 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 Burgess, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burgess, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burgess, 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 Burgess, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burgess, MS
How many schools are in Burgess, MS?
Burgess, MS has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,207 students in total.
How do schools in Burgess perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Burgess score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Burgess meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burgess?
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: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations