Best Schools in Little Rock, MS
Little Rock, MS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,527 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Little Rock meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Little Rock, MS
The top high schools in Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 589 Students
2. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
3. Neshoba Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
Best Middle Schools in Little Rock, MS
The top middle schools in Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. West Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Little Rock, MS
The top elementary schools in Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students
2. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
3. West Lauderdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Little Rock, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Little Rock, MS has a total population of 1,472 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Little Rock, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Little Rock, MS
How many schools are in Little Rock, MS?
Little Rock, MS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,527 students in total.
How do schools in Little Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Little Rock score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Little Rock meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Little Rock?
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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 36%
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