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Best Schools in Flowood, MS
Flowood, MS has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,575 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Flowood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Flowood, MS
The top high schools in Flowood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Rankin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
2. Pearl High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1262 Students
3. Murrah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1326 Students
Best Middle Schools in Flowood, MS
The top middle schools in Flowood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Northwest Rankin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students
3. Pearl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Flowood, MS
The top elementary schools in Flowood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
2. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
3. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 586 Students
4. Flowood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
5. Highland Bluff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
6. Pearl Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 585 Students
7. Mc Leod Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
8. Good Shepherd Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 22 Students
9. Hartfield Academy East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartfield Academy East • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 317 Students
10. Pearl Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 782 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Flowood, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Flowood, MS has a total population of 10,515 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Flowood, 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 Flowood, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Flowood, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Flowood, 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 Flowood, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Flowood, MS
How many schools are in Flowood, MS?
Flowood, MS has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,575 students in total.
How do schools in Flowood perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Flowood score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Flowood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Flowood?
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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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Flowood
4 of 4 schools in Flowood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Flowood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.