Best Schools in Carolina, MS
Carolina, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,186 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Carolina meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carolina, MS
The top high schools in Carolina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Itawamba Agricultural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carolina, MS
The top middle schools in Carolina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
2. Plantersville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students
3. Nettleton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carolina, MS
The top elementary schools in Carolina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Itawamba Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1163 Students
2. Dorsey Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Itawamba County School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
3. Nettleton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carolina, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carolina, MS has a total population of 653 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carolina, 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 Carolina, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carolina, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carolina, 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 Carolina, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carolina, MS
How many schools are in Carolina, MS?
Carolina, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,186 students in total.
How do schools in Carolina perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Carolina score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Carolina meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carolina?
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: 31%
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