Best Schools in Thorn, MS
Thorn, MS has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,653 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Thorn meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thorn, MS
The top high schools in Thorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
2. Bruce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students
3. Calhoun City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 396 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thorn, MS
The top middle schools in Thorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thorn, MS
The top elementary schools in Thorn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
2. Bruce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
3. Calhoun City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
4. Houston Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 485 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thorn, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thorn, MS has a total population of 750 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thorn, 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 Thorn, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thorn, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thorn, 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 Thorn, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thorn, MS
How many schools are in Thorn, MS?
Thorn, MS has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,653 students in total.
How do schools in Thorn perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Thorn score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Thorn meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thorn?
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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