Best High Schools in DeKalb, MS

DeKalb, MS has 3 high schools with 515 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeKalb score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb don't meet expectations.

1. Kemper County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeKalb, MS

DeKalb, MS has 5 middle schools with 2,097 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeKalb score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb exceed expectations.

1. Neshoba Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

2. West Lauderdale Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students

3. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students

4. Kemper County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students

5. Kemper County Upper Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 185 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb, MS

DeKalb, MS has 4 elementary schools with 3,006 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeKalb score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb meet expectations.

1. Neshoba Central Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students

2. West Lauderdale Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students

3. Earl Nash Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

4. Kemper County Lower Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

DeKalb, MS has a total population of 3,106 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeKalb, MS

5,618

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeKalb, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb, MS.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

19 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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