Best Schools in Chester, MS
Chester, MS has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,118 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, MS
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choctaw County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, MS
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ackerman Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students
2. Weir Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, MS has a total population of 633 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, 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 Chester, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, 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 Chester, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, MS
How many schools are in Chester, MS?
Chester, MS has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,118 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Chester score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester?
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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