Best Schools in Sunflower County, MS
Sunflower County, MS has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,236 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Sunflower County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunflower County, MS
The top high schools in Sunflower County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
2. Gentry High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunflower County, MS
The top middle schools in Sunflower County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 301 Students
2. Drew Hunter Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
3. Ruleville Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
4. Robert L Merritt Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunflower County, MS
The top elementary schools in Sunflower County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 371 Students
2. A W James Elementary School
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Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. Ruleville Central Elem School
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Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
4. Moorhead Central School
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Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
5. Rosser Early Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunflower County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunflower County, MS has a total population of 25,971 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunflower 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 Sunflower County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunflower County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunflower 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 Sunflower County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunflower County, MS
How many schools are in Sunflower County, MS?
Sunflower County, MS has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,236 students in total.
How do schools in Sunflower County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Sunflower County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Sunflower County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunflower County?
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: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sunflower County
4 places in Sunflower County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Sunflower Cty Cons School District (11 schools)