Best Schools in Thornton, MS
Thornton, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,598 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Thornton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, MS
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humphreys County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
2. Holmes County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, MS
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S V Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
2. O M Mc Nair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, MS
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S V Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes County Consolidated Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
2. Ida Greene Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphreys Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, MS has a total population of 178 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, 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 Thornton, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, 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 Thornton, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, MS
How many schools are in Thornton, MS?
Thornton, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,598 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Thornton score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Thornton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thornton?
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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