Best Schools in Diamondhead, MS
Diamondhead, MS has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,885 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Diamondhead exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Diamondhead, MS
The top high schools in Diamondhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pass Christian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 648 Students
2. Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Diamondhead, MS
The top middle schools in Diamondhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pass Christian Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
2. Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Diamondhead, MS
The top elementary schools in Diamondhead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
2. Delisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. South Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Diamondhead, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Diamondhead, MS has a total population of 10,032 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Diamondhead, 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 Diamondhead, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Diamondhead, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Diamondhead, 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 Diamondhead, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Diamondhead, MS
How many schools are in Diamondhead, MS?
Diamondhead, MS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,885 students in total.
How do schools in Diamondhead perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Diamondhead score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Diamondhead exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Diamondhead?
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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