Best Schools in Zion, MS
Zion, MS has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,944 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Zion exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zion, MS
The top high schools in Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 659 Students
2. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zion, MS
The top middle schools in Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
2. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
3. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zion, MS
The top elementary schools in Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
2. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
3. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zion, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zion, MS has a total population of 461 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zion, 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 Zion, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zion, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zion, 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 Zion, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zion, MS
How many schools are in Zion, MS?
Zion, MS has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,944 students in total.
How do schools in Zion perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Zion score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Zion exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zion?
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: 41%
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