Best Schools in McCallum, MS
McCallum, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,078 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in McCallum exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCallum, MS
The top high schools in McCallum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1288 Students
2. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCallum, MS
The top middle schools in McCallum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
2. Petal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCallum, MS
The top elementary schools in McCallum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
2. Petal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 634 Students
3. South Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
4. Earl Travillion Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students
5. Petal Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1096 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCallum, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCallum, MS has a total population of 343 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCallum, 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 McCallum, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCallum, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCallum, 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 McCallum, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCallum, MS
How many schools are in McCallum, MS?
McCallum, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,078 students in total.
How do schools in McCallum perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in McCallum score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in McCallum exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCallum?
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: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations