Best Schools in George County, MS
George County, MS has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,165 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in George County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in George County, MS
The top high schools in George County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in George County, MS
The top middle schools in George County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lt Taylor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 276 Students
2. George County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in George County, MS
The top elementary schools in George County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
2. Benndale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
4. Agricola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 609 Students
5. Lc Hatcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in George County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
George County, MS has a total population of 24,350 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in George County, 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 George County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in George County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for George County, 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 George County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in George County, MS
How many schools are in George County, MS?
George County, MS has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,165 students in total.
How do schools in George County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in George County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in George County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in George County?
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: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in George County
1 places in George County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Lucedale (8)
School districts (1)
- George Co School Dist (8 schools)