Best Schools in Sherman, MS
Sherman, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,813 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Sherman don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sherman, MS
The top high schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 513 Students
2. Saltillo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 955 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sherman, MS
The top middle schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
2. Guntown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
3. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sherman, MS
The top elementary schools in Sherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
2. Saltillo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
3. Saltillo Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 700 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sherman, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sherman, MS has a total population of 958 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sherman, 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 Sherman, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sherman, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sherman, 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 Sherman, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sherman, MS
How many schools are in Sherman, MS?
Sherman, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,813 students in total.
How do schools in Sherman perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sherman score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Sherman don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sherman?
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: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations