Best High Schools in Water Valley, MS

High schools
5
Students
3,095
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Water Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lafayette High School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

2. Coffeeville High School

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coffeeville School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

3. South Panola High School

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Panola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students

4. Bruce High School

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students

5. Water Valley High School

C-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Water Valley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 436 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Water Valley, MS

Middle schools
2
Students
1,272
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Water Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lafayette Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students

2. Batesville Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Panola School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Water Valley, MS

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,520
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Water Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students

2. Batesville Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Panola School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 481 Students

3. Bruce Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students

4. Coffeeville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coffeeville School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 259 Students

5. Davidson Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Water Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students

6. Batesville Intermediate School

D+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Panola School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 517 Students

7. Lafayette Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students

8. Batesville Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Panola School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 785 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Water Valley, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Water Valley, MS has a total population of 7,047 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Water Valley, MS

8,887

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Water Valley, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Water Valley, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Water Valley, MS.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,357 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Water Valley, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Water Valley, MS

How many schools are in Water Valley, MS?

Water Valley, MS has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,887 students in total.

How do schools in Water Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Water Valley score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Water Valley exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Water Valley?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Water Valley, MS

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Velma, MS

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Springdale, MS

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Paris, MS

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Shuford, MS

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Taylor, MS

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gatewood, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Banner, MS

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
DeLay, MS

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ellard, MS

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Eureka Springs, MS

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Water Valley

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
47%
Avg projected
33%

2 of 2 schools in Water Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Water Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)