Best Schools in Rising Sun, MS
Rising Sun, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,775 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Rising Sun underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rising Sun, MS
The top high schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
2. Amanda Elzy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 395 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rising Sun, MS
The top middle schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
2. Amanda Elzy Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rising Sun, MS
The top elementary schools in Rising Sun, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 408 Students
2. East Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 262 Students
3. Threadgill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 335 Students
4. Claudine F Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 259 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rising Sun, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rising Sun, MS has a total population of 765 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rising Sun, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rising Sun, MS
How many schools are in Rising Sun, MS?
Rising Sun, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,775 students in total.
How do schools in Rising Sun perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Rising Sun score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Rising Sun underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rising Sun?
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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