Best Schools in Vernal, MS
Vernal, MS has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,497 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Vernal don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vernal, MS
The top high schools in Vernal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students
2. George County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vernal, MS
The top middle schools in Vernal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leakesville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 309 Students
2. George County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vernal, MS
The top elementary schools in Vernal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
2. Mc Lain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 181 Students
3. Leakesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vernal, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vernal, MS has a total population of 1,790 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vernal, 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 Vernal, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vernal, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vernal, 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 Vernal, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vernal, MS
How many schools are in Vernal, MS?
Vernal, MS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,497 students in total.
How do schools in Vernal perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Vernal score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Vernal don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vernal?
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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