Best Schools in Velma, MS
Velma, MS has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,041 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Velma don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Velma, MS
The top high schools in Velma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Water Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Water Valley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Velma, MS
The top elementary schools in Velma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davidson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Water Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Velma, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Velma, MS has a total population of 724 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Velma, 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 Velma, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Velma, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Velma, 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 Velma, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Velma, MS
How many schools are in Velma, MS?
Velma, MS has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,041 students in total.
How do schools in Velma perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Velma score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Velma don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Velma?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 54%
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