Best Schools in Waterford, MS
Waterford, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,595 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Waterford meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterford, MS
The top high schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
2. Holly Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
3. Potts Camp High School (5-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 13 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterford, MS
The top middle schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
2. Holly Springs Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 228 Students
3. Holly Springs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, MS
The top elementary schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
2. Holly Springs Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 358 Students
3. Galena Elementary School (k-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
4. Mary Reid School (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
5. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterford, MS has a total population of 1,200 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterford, 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 Waterford, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, 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 Waterford, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterford, MS
How many schools are in Waterford, MS?
Waterford, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,595 students in total.
How do schools in Waterford perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Waterford score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Waterford meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterford?
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: 54%
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