Best High Schools in Morton, MS

Morton, MS has 5 high schools with 2,176 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 Morton score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Morton 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. Raleigh High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students

3. Pelahatchie Attendance Center

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students

4. Forest High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students

5. 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

Best Middle Schools in Morton, MS

Morton, MS has 2 middle schools with 1,009 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 Morton score 27% 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 Morton meet expectations.

1. 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

2. Hawkins Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Morton, MS

Morton, MS has 5 elementary schools with 2,888 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 Morton score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Morton 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. Pelahatchie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students

3. Raleigh Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smith Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 587 Students

4. Forest Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 707 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 Morton, MS

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

Community Factors

Morton, MS has a total population of 8,296 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Morton, MS

6,073

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morton, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morton, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

889 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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