Best High Schools in Nixon, MS

Nixon, MS has 2 high schools with 1,172 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 Nixon score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nixon don't meet expectations.

1. Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

2. North Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nixon, MS

Nixon, MS has 2 middle schools with 633 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 Nixon score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nixon exceed expectations.

1. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students

2. Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nixon, MS

Nixon, MS has 2 elementary schools with 1,356 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 Nixon score 47% 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 Nixon meet expectations.

1. North Pontotoc Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students

2. Pontotoc Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nixon, MS

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

Community Factors

Nixon, MS has a total population of 764 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nixon, MS

3,161

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nixon, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nixon, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

9,613 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nixon, MS

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Pontotoc, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
New Harmony, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Possum Trot, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Zion, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Furrs, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations