Best Schools in Panola County, MS
Panola County, MS has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,874 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Panola County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panola County, MS
The top high schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Panola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
2. North Panola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Panola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Panola County, MS
The top middle schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. North Panola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Panola School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 281 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Panola County, MS
The top elementary schools in Panola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 481 Students
2. Pope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 531 Students
3. Batesville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 517 Students
4. Batesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Panola School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 785 Students
5. Como Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Panola School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 266 Students
6. Green Hill Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Panola School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Panola County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Panola County, MS has a total population of 33,208 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Panola County, 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 Panola County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panola County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Panola County, 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 Panola County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Panola County, MS
How many schools are in Panola County, MS?
Panola County, MS has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,874 students in total.
How do schools in Panola County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Panola County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Panola County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panola County?
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: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Panola County
4 places in Panola County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Batesville (5)
- Como (2)
- Sardis (2)
- Pope (1)
School districts (2)
- South Panola School District (6 schools)
- North Panola School District (4 schools)