Best Schools in James, MS
James, MS has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 783 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in James underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in James, MS
The top high schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James, MS
The top elementary schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James, MS has a total population of 286 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James, 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 James, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James, 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 James, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in James, MS
How many schools are in James, MS?
James, MS has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 783 students in total.
How do schools in James perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in James score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in James underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James?
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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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations