Best High Schools in Way, MS

Way, MS has 2 high schools with 799 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Way score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Way meet expectations.

1. Velma Jackson High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

2. Canton Public High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 597 Students

Best Middle Schools in Way, MS

Way, MS has 3 middle schools with 919 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Way score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Way exceed expectations.

1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students

2. Huey L. Porter Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students

3. Nichols Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Way, MS

Way, MS has 3 elementary schools with 651 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Way score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Way meet expectations.

1. Camden Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students

2. Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

3. Linwood Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Way, MS

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

Community Factors

Way, MS has a total population of 170 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Way, MS

2,369

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Way, MS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Way, MS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,152 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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