Best Schools in Scott County, MS
Scott County, MS has a total of 20 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 8,296 students attend Scott County, MS schools. On average, schools in Scott County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Scott County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Scott County, MS
Scott County, MS has 7 high schools with 2,251 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Scott County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Scott County meet expectations.
1. Pisgah High School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
2. Pelahatchie Attendance Center
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Lake High School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
4. Forest High School
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Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
5. Morton High School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
6. Leake County High School
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Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scott County, MS
Scott County, MS has 6 middle schools with 2,957 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Scott County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Scott County exceed expectations.
1. Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
2. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
3. Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Hawkins Middle School
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Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scott County, MS
Scott County, MS has 7 elementary schools with 3,088 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Scott County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Scott County meet expectations.
1. Pisgah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
2. Luther Branson School
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
3. Pelahatchie Elementary School
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Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
4. Lake Elementary School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
5. Leake County Elementary School
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Leake Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 Students
6. Forest Elementary School
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Forest Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 707 Students
7. Morton Elementary School
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Scott Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 682 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scott County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scott County, MS has a total population of 27,990 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scott County, 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 Scott County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scott County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scott County, 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 Scott County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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