Best Schools in Richmond, MS
Richmond, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,749 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Richmond don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond, MS
The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 469 Students
2. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 342 Students
3. Shannon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond, MS
The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Plantersville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students
3. Nettleton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, MS
The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mooreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
2. Verona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 324 Students
3. Nettleton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond, MS has a total population of 422 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond, 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 Richmond, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, 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 Richmond, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond, MS
How many schools are in Richmond, MS?
Richmond, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,749 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Richmond score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Richmond don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?
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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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