Best Schools in Carter, MS
Carter, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,124 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Carter don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter, MS
The top high schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yazoo County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
2. Humphreys County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter, MS
The top middle schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yazoo County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
2. O M Mc Nair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter, MS
The top elementary schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Ida Greene Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter, MS has a total population of 80 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter, 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 Carter, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter, 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 Carter, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter, MS
How many schools are in Carter, MS?
Carter, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,124 students in total.
How do schools in Carter perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Carter score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Carter don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter?
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: 31%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations