Best Schools in Watson, MS
Watson, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,591 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Watson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watson, MS
The top high schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byhalia High School (9-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 479 Students
2. Holly Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watson, MS
The top middle schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Springs Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 228 Students
2. Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 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 Watson, MS
The top elementary schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Springs Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 358 Students
2. Galena Elementary School (k-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
3. Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 553 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watson, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watson, MS has a total population of 1,059 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watson, 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 Watson, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watson, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watson, 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 Watson, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watson, MS
How many schools are in Watson, MS?
Watson, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,591 students in total.
How do schools in Watson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Watson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Watson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watson?
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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