Best Schools in Fernwood, MS
Fernwood, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,241 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Fernwood exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fernwood, MS
The top high schools in Fernwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccomb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 627 Students
2. South Pike Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fernwood, MS
The top middle schools in Fernwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Higgins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 314 Students
2. Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 277 Students
3. South Pike Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 255 Students
4. Denman Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fernwood, MS
The top elementary schools in Fernwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
2. Otken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 370 Students
3. Kennedy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fernwood, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fernwood, MS has a total population of 349 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fernwood, 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 Fernwood, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fernwood, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fernwood, 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 Fernwood, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fernwood, MS
How many schools are in Fernwood, MS?
Fernwood, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,241 students in total.
How do schools in Fernwood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fernwood score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Fernwood exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fernwood?
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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