Best Schools in Washington County, MS
Washington County, MS has 32 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,598 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MS
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simmons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
2. Leland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 179 Students
3. South Delta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 171 Students
4. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
5. O'bannon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students
6. Greenville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, MS
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simmons Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
2. South Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
3. Leland School Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
4. T.l. Weston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
5. Coleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, MS
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 371 Students
2. Trigg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 251 Students
3. Edna M Scott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 257 Students
4. Akin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 352 Students
5. O'bannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
6. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Line School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 411 Students
7. Boyd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 311 Students
8. Stern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 176 Students
9. Weddington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
10. Sanders Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollandale School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, MS has a total population of 44,922 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, 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 Washington County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, 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 Washington County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, MS
How many schools are in Washington County, MS?
Washington County, MS has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,598 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Washington County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
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: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
4 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Greenville (13)
- Avon (2)
- Hollandale (2)
- Leland (2)
School districts (3)
- Greenville Public Schools (11 schools)
- Western Line School District (4 schools)
- Leland School Dist (3 schools)