Best Schools in Damascus, MS
Damascus, MS has 4 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 884 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Damascus greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Damascus, MS
The top high schools in Damascus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kemper County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Damascus, MS
The top middle schools in Damascus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kemper County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 185 Students
2. Kemper County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Damascus, MS
The top elementary schools in Damascus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kemper County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Damascus, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Damascus, MS has a total population of 291 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Damascus, 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 Damascus, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Damascus, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Damascus, 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 Damascus, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Damascus, MS
How many schools are in Damascus, MS?
Damascus, MS has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 884 students in total.
How do schools in Damascus perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Damascus score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Damascus greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Damascus?
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: 16%
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