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

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

2. Mcadams Attendance Center

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students

3. Holmes County Central High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students

2. Williams-sullivan Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students

2. Long Creek Attendance Center

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Attala Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 245 Students

3. Linwood Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students

4. William Dean Jr. Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

5. Goodman Pickens Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2,771

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

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

D+

20.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

834 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pickens, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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