Best Schools in Nicholson, MS
Nicholson, MS has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,358 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Nicholson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicholson, MS
The top high schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
2. West Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 569 Students
3. Pearl River Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
4. Picayune Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nicholson, MS
The top middle schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Pearl River Central Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Picayune Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicholson, MS
The top elementary schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
2. West Marion Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
3. Pearl River Central Elementar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
4. Nicholson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students
5. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 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
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 Nicholson, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Nicholson, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicholson, MS
How many schools are in Nicholson, MS?
Nicholson, MS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,358 students in total.
How do schools in Nicholson perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Nicholson score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Nicholson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicholson?
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: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations