Best Schools in Pickens, MS
Pickens, MS has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 2,771 students attend Pickens, MS schools. On average, schools in Pickens score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pickens meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Pickens, MS
Pickens, MS has 3 high schools with 1,194 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 Pickens score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pickens exceed expectations.
1. Velma Jackson High School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. Mcadams Attendance Center
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Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
3. Holmes County Central High School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pickens, MS
Pickens, MS has 2 middle schools with 395 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 Pickens score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pickens exceed expectations.
1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
2. Williams-sullivan Middle School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pickens, MS
Pickens, MS has 5 elementary schools with 1,182 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 Pickens score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pickens don't meet expectations.
1. Camden Elementary
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students
2. Long Creek Attendance Center
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Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students
3. Linwood Elementary School
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Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
4. William Dean Jr. Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Goodman Pickens Elementary School
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Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pickens, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pickens, MS has a total population of 1,982 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pickens, 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 Pickens, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pickens, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pickens, MS.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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