Best Schools in Penns, MS
Penns, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,191 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Penns meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penns, MS
The top high schools in Penns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1076 Students
2. West Lowndes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penns, MS
The top middle schools in Penns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Overstreet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 5 • 303 Students
2. Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 753 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penns, MS
The top elementary schools in Penns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 948 Students
2. West Lowndes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
3. Sudduth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 881 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penns, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penns, MS has a total population of 166 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penns, 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 Penns, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penns, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penns, 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 Penns, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penns, MS
How many schools are in Penns, MS?
Penns, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,191 students in total.
How do schools in Penns perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Penns score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Penns meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penns?
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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