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Best Schools in Wiggins, MS
Wiggins, MS has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,264 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Wiggins meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wiggins, MS
The top high schools in Wiggins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
2. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
3. Perry Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wiggins, MS
The top middle schools in Wiggins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Perry Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wiggins, MS
The top elementary schools in Wiggins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students
2. Perkinston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
3. South Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
4. South Perry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wiggins, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wiggins, MS has a total population of 8,283 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 Wiggins, 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 Wiggins, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wiggins, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wiggins, 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 Wiggins, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wiggins, MS
How many schools are in Wiggins, MS?
Wiggins, MS has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,264 students in total.
How do schools in Wiggins perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wiggins score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Wiggins meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wiggins?
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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wiggins
3 of 3 schools in Wiggins carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Wiggins. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.