Best Schools in Peyton, MS
Peyton, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,090 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Peyton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peyton, MS
The top high schools in Peyton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Gibson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
2. Jefferson Co High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peyton, MS
The top middle schools in Peyton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Gibson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
2. Jefferson Co Jr Hi
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peyton, MS
The top elementary schools in Peyton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Co Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
2. A. W. Watson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claiborne Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peyton, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peyton, MS has a total population of 507 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peyton, 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 Peyton, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peyton, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peyton, 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 Peyton, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peyton, MS
How many schools are in Peyton, MS?
Peyton, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,090 students in total.
How do schools in Peyton perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Peyton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Peyton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peyton?
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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