Best Schools in Hays, MS
Hays, MS has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,991 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Hays greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hays, MS
The top high schools in Hays, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
2. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hays, MS
The top middle schools in Hays, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hays, MS
The top elementary schools in Hays, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
2. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hays, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hays, MS has a total population of 498 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hays, 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 Hays, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hays, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hays, 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 Hays, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hays, MS
How many schools are in Hays, MS?
Hays, MS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,991 students in total.
How do schools in Hays perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Hays score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Hays greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hays?
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: 59%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations