Best Schools in Ruth, MS
Ruth, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,513 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Ruth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruth, MS
The top high schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pike Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 697 Students
2. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruth, MS
The top middle schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pike Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 389 Students
2. North Pike Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 353 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruth, MS
The top elementary schools in Ruth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 806 Students
2. Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruth, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruth, MS has a total population of 1,698 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruth, 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 Ruth, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruth, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruth, 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 Ruth, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruth, MS
How many schools are in Ruth, MS?
Ruth, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,513 students in total.
How do schools in Ruth perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ruth score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Ruth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruth?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations