Best Schools in Pentecost, MS
Pentecost, MS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,537 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Pentecost exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pentecost, MS
The top high schools in Pentecost, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
2. Gentry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
3. Leflore County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pentecost, MS
The top middle schools in Pentecost, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
2. Robert L Merritt Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pentecost, MS
The top elementary schools in Pentecost, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruleville Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
2. Leflore County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
3. Moorhead Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pentecost, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pentecost, MS has a total population of 38 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pentecost, 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 Pentecost, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pentecost, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pentecost, 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 Pentecost, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pentecost, MS
How many schools are in Pentecost, MS?
Pentecost, MS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,537 students in total.
How do schools in Pentecost perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Pentecost score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Pentecost exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pentecost?
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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