Best High Schools in Preston, MS

Preston, MS has 3 high schools with 1,794 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 Preston score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Preston exceed expectations.

1. Neshoba Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students

2. Kemper County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

Best Middle Schools in Preston, MS

Preston, MS has 2 middle schools with 822 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 Preston score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Preston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Neshoba Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

2. Kemper County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Preston, MS

Preston, MS has 4 elementary schools with 2,775 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 Preston score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Preston exceed expectations.

1. Neshoba Central Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students

2. Philadelphia Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students

3. Earl Nash Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

4. Kemper County Lower Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Preston, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Preston, MS has a total population of 832 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Preston, MS

5,391

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Preston, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Preston, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Preston, MS.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,046 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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