Best Schools in Talowah, MS
Talowah, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,383 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Talowah don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Talowah, MS
The top high schools in Talowah, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Purvis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 620 Students
2. Lumberton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Talowah, MS
The top middle schools in Talowah, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Purvis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Talowah, MS
The top elementary schools in Talowah, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Purvis Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
2. Lumberton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
3. Purvis Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Talowah, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Talowah, MS has a total population of 767 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Talowah, 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 Talowah, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Talowah, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Talowah, 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 Talowah, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Talowah, MS
How many schools are in Talowah, MS?
Talowah, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,383 students in total.
How do schools in Talowah perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Talowah score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Talowah don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Talowah?
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: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations