Best High Schools in Nicholson, MS

Nicholson, MS has 4 high schools with 3,708 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 Nicholson score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nicholson meet expectations.

1. Pearl River Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students

2. Hancock High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students

3. West Marion High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 569 Students

4. Picayune Memorial High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nicholson, MS

Nicholson, MS has 4 middle schools with 2,499 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 Nicholson score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nicholson exceed expectations.

1. Hancock Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students

2. Pearl River Central Junior High

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

3. West Marion Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students

4. Picayune Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nicholson, MS

Nicholson, MS has 4 elementary schools with 2,557 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 Nicholson score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nicholson meet expectations.

1. West Marion Primary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 352 Students

2. Pearl River Central Elementar

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students

3. West Hancock Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

4. Nicholson Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nicholson, MS

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

Community Factors

Nicholson, MS has a total population of 1,833 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nicholson, MS

8,764

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nicholson, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicholson, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,321 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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