Best Schools in Way, MS
Way, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,478 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Way greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Way, MS
The top high schools in Way, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velma Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 202 Students
2. Yazoo County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
3. Canton Public High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Way, MS
The top middle schools in Way, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
2. Huey L. Porter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
3. Yazoo County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
4. Nichols Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Way, MS
The top elementary schools in Way, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
3. Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
4. Linwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Way, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Way, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Way, MS
How many schools are in Way, MS?
Way, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,478 students in total.
How do schools in Way perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Way score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Way greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Way?
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: 19%
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