Best High Schools in Thaxton, MS

Thaxton, MS has 4 high schools with 2,699 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Thaxton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thaxton meet expectations.

1. Lafayette High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

2. Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

3. North Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thaxton, MS

Thaxton, MS has 3 middle schools with 1,080 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Thaxton score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thaxton exceed expectations.

1. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students

2. Lafayette Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students

3. Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thaxton, MS

Thaxton, MS has 3 elementary schools with 2,179 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Thaxton score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thaxton meet expectations.

1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students

2. North Pontotoc Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students

3. Pontotoc Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,958

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

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

A

5.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Thaxton, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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