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Best Schools in Jonestown, MS
Jonestown, MS has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,978 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Jonestown greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jonestown, MS
The top high schools in Jonestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M. S. Palmer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
2. Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jonestown, MS
The top middle schools in Jonestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quitman County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
2. W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jonestown, MS
The top elementary schools in Jonestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quitman County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 365 Students
2. Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 209 Students
3. Jonestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jonestown, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jonestown, MS has a total population of 1,323 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jonestown, 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 Jonestown, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jonestown, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jonestown, 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 Jonestown, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jonestown, MS
How many schools are in Jonestown, MS?
Jonestown, MS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,978 students in total.
How do schools in Jonestown perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Jonestown score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Jonestown greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jonestown?
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: 31%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jonestown
1 of 1 schools in Jonestown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Jonestown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.