Best Schools in Preston, MS
Preston, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,842 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Preston exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Preston, MS
The top high schools in Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
2. Noxubee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
3. Kemper County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Preston, MS
The top middle schools in Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. Kemper County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 185 Students
3. Kemper County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
4. B F Liddell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Preston, MS
The top elementary schools in Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students
2. Kemper County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students
3. Earl Nash Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 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
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 Preston, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Preston, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Preston, MS
How many schools are in Preston, MS?
Preston, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,842 students in total.
How do schools in Preston perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Preston score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Preston exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Preston?
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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