Best Schools in Yazoo County, MS
Yazoo County, MS has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,697 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Yazoo County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yazoo County, MS
The top high schools in Yazoo County, 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. Madison Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1246 Students
4. Canton Public High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
5. South Delta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 171 Students
6. Yazoo City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yazoo County, MS
The top middle schools in Yazoo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
2. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
3. Huey L. Porter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
4. South Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
5. Yazoo County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
6. Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yazoo County, MS
The top elementary schools in Yazoo County, 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. East Flora Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Bentonia Gibbs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
4. Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
5. Linwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
6. South Delta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Delta School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
7. Mccoy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
8. Correct-all
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Correct-all • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 44 Students
9. Webster Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 292 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yazoo County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yazoo County, MS has a total population of 26,743 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yazoo County, 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 Yazoo County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yazoo County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yazoo County, 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 Yazoo County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yazoo County, MS
How many schools are in Yazoo County, MS?
Yazoo County, MS has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,697 students in total.
How do schools in Yazoo County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Yazoo County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Yazoo County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yazoo County?
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: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yazoo County
3 places in Yazoo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Yazoo City (6)
- Bentonia (1)
- Vaughan (1)
School districts (2)
- Yazoo City Municipal School Dist (4 schools)
- Yazoo Co School Dist (4 schools)