Best High Schools in Lena, MS

Lena, MS has 5 high schools with 2,014 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 Lena score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lena meet expectations.

1. Pisgah High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students

2. Velma Jackson High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

3. Leake Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students

4. Morton High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students

5. Leake County High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lena, MS

Lena, MS has 4 middle schools with 1,994 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 Lena score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lena meet expectations.

1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students

2. Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 535 Students

3. Leake Central Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lena, MS

Lena, MS has 5 elementary schools with 2,556 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 Lena score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lena meet expectations.

1. Pisgah Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students

2. Luther Branson School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students

3. Leake County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 Students

4. Leake Central Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 860 Students

5. Morton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 682 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lena, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lena, MS has a total population of 2,012 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lena, MS

6,564

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lena, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lena, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lena, MS.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

317 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

17 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lena, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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