Best High Schools in Mississippi State, MS

High schools
1
Students
1,076
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Mississippi State, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Starkville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1076 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mississippi State, MS

Middle schools
2
Students
1,056
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Mississippi State, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Overstreet Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 5 • 303 Students

2. Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 753 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mississippi State, MS

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,829
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Mississippi State, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 948 Students

2. Sudduth Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 881 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mississippi State, MS

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

Community Factors

Mississippi State, MS has a total population of 3,463 with 78% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mississippi State, MS

4,711

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mississippi State, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mississippi State, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,628 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Mississippi State, MS

How many schools are in Mississippi State, MS?

Mississippi State, MS has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,711 students in total.

How do schools in Mississippi State perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Mississippi State score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Mississippi State meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mississippi State?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mississippi State, MS

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Starkville, MS

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Clayton Village, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Patrick, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sessums, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rocky Hill, MS

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oktoc, MS

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Longview, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mayhew, MS

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Muldrow, MS

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Artesia, MS

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations