Best Schools in Sunflower, MS
Sunflower, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,285 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Sunflower greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunflower, MS
The top high schools in Sunflower, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 488 Students
3. Leflore County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 347 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunflower, MS
The top middle schools in Sunflower, 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. Ruleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
3. Robert L Merritt Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunflower, MS
The top elementary schools in Sunflower, 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. Ruleville Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
3. Leflore County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
4. Moorhead Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
5. Rosser Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunflower, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunflower, MS has a total population of 1,167 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunflower, 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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunflower, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunflower, 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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunflower, MS
How many schools are in Sunflower, MS?
Sunflower, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,285 students in total.
How do schools in Sunflower perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Sunflower score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Sunflower greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunflower?
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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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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