Best Schools in Merigold, MS
Merigold, MS has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,826 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Merigold greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merigold, MS
The top high schools in Merigold, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
2. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
3. Northside High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 354 Students
4. West Bolivar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merigold, MS
The top middle schools in Merigold, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Hunter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
2. Cleveland Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merigold, MS
The top elementary schools in Merigold, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
2. Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
3. I T Montgomery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
4. A W James Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. West Bolivar Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
6. Nailor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merigold, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merigold, MS has a total population of 981 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merigold, 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 Merigold, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merigold, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merigold, 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 Merigold, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merigold, MS
How many schools are in Merigold, MS?
Merigold, MS has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,826 students in total.
How do schools in Merigold perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Merigold score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Merigold greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merigold?
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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Every school in Merigold
1 of 1 schools in Merigold carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Merigold. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.