Best Schools in Thaxton, MS
Thaxton, MS has 15 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,031 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Thaxton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thaxton, MS
The top high schools in Thaxton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 659 Students
2. North Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 513 Students
3. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thaxton, MS
The top middle schools in Thaxton, 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. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
3. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
4. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
5. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
6. 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 Thaxton, MS
The top elementary schools in Thaxton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
2. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
3. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
4. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
5. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thaxton, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thaxton, MS has a total population of 2,236 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thaxton, 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 Thaxton, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thaxton, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thaxton, 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 Thaxton, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thaxton, MS
How many schools are in Thaxton, MS?
Thaxton, MS has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,031 students in total.
How do schools in Thaxton perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Thaxton score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Thaxton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thaxton?
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: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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