Best Schools in Wakefield, MS
Wakefield, MS has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,492 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Wakefield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakefield, MS
The top high schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 462 Students
2. Byhalia High School (9-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 479 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, MS
The top elementary schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students
2. Galena Elementary School (k-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakefield, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakefield, MS has a total population of 1,506 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakefield, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakefield, MS
How many schools are in Wakefield, MS?
Wakefield, MS has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,492 students in total.
How do schools in Wakefield perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Wakefield score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Wakefield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakefield?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations