Best Schools in Holmes County, MS
Holmes County, MS has a total of 24 schools including 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 7,819 students attend Holmes County, MS schools. On average, schools in Holmes County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 13% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Holmes County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Holmes County, MS
Holmes County, MS has 10 high schools with 3,212 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Holmes County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Holmes County meet expectations.
1. Velma Jackson High School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. Mcadams Attendance Center
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Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
3. Amanda Elzy High School
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Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 395 Students
4. Leflore County High School
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Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
5. Holmes County Central High School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
6. Humphreys County High School
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Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
7. Yazoo City High School
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Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holmes County, MS
Holmes County, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,740 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Holmes County score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 11% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Holmes County meet expectations.
1. Amanda Elzy Junior High School
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Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
2. O M Mc Nair Middle School
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Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
3. Williams-sullivan Middle School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
4. S V Marshall Middle School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
5. Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
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Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holmes County, MS
Holmes County, MS has 9 elementary schools with 2,867 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Holmes County score 8% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 11% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Holmes County don't meet expectations.
1. Linwood Elementary School
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Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Leflore County Elementary School
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Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
3. Durant Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
4. S V Marshall Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Mccoy Elementary School
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Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 612 Students
6. William Dean Jr. Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
7. Ida Greene Lower Elementary
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Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 370 Students
8. Goodman Pickens Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
9. Claudine F Brown Elementary School
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Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 259 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holmes County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holmes County, MS has a total population of 17,000 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holmes 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 Holmes County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holmes County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holmes 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 Holmes County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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