Best Schools in Kalem, MS
Kalem, MS has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,686 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Kalem don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kalem, MS
The top high schools in Kalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalem, MS
The top middle schools in Kalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalem, MS
The top elementary schools in Kalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 682 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalem, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalem, MS has a total population of 262 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalem, 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 Kalem, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalem, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalem, 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 Kalem, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kalem, MS
How many schools are in Kalem, MS?
Kalem, MS has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,686 students in total.
How do schools in Kalem perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Kalem score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Kalem don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kalem?
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: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations