Best Schools in Prospect, MS
Prospect, MS has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,653 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Prospect greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prospect, MS
The top high schools in Prospect, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
2. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
3. Neshoba Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prospect, MS
The top middle schools in Prospect, 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. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prospect, MS
The top elementary schools in Prospect, 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. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
3. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prospect, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prospect, MS has a total population of 430 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prospect, 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 Prospect, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prospect, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prospect, 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 Prospect, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prospect, MS
How many schools are in Prospect, MS?
Prospect, MS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,653 students in total.
How do schools in Prospect perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Prospect score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Prospect greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prospect?
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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