Best High Schools in Shannon, MS

Shannon, MS has 4 high schools with 1,504 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 Shannon score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shannon meet expectations.

1. South Pontotoc High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students

2. Nettleton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

3. Okolona High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

4. Shannon High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 525 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shannon, MS

Shannon, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,426 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 Shannon score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shannon meet expectations.

1. South Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

2. Nettleton Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 452 Students

3. Shannon Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students

4. Plantersville Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 274 Students

5. Okolona Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shannon, MS

Shannon, MS has 6 elementary schools with 2,098 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 Shannon score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shannon meet expectations.

1. South Pontotoc Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students

2. Nettleton Primary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 318 Students

3. Shannon Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 205 Students

4. Okolona Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students

5. Verona Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students

6. Shannon Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 233 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shannon, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shannon, MS has a total population of 3,608 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shannon, MS

5,028

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shannon, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shannon, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shannon, MS.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,162 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shannon, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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