Best Schools in Whitney, MS
Whitney, MS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,162 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Whitney greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitney, MS
The top high schools in Whitney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
2. West Tallahatchie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Tallahatchie School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitney, MS
The top middle schools in Whitney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Hunter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitney, MS
The top elementary schools in Whitney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A W James Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunflower Cty Cons School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
2. R H Bearden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Tallahatchie School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitney, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitney, MS has a total population of 34 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitney, 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 Whitney, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitney, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitney, 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 Whitney, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitney, MS
How many schools are in Whitney, MS?
Whitney, MS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,162 students in total.
How do schools in Whitney perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Whitney score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Whitney greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitney?
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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