For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,233 students in Panola County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 442 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Panola County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Panola County, MS are Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Strayhorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Panola County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Grades: PK-1
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Grades: 4-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Strayhorn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3402 Hwy 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Strayhorn High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Grades: 2-3
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #88.
South Panola High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #99.
Como Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
North Panola High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #1111.
North Panola Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Hill Intermediate
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Voc Comp
Vocational School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Panola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Lewers Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
108 W C Franklin Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
P O Box 278
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
117 Mclaurin Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Grades: K
| 69 students
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Panola County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Panola County, MS include Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Strayhorn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Panola County, MS?
14 public schools are located in Panola County, MS.
What percentage of students in Panola County, MS go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Panola County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County, MS?
Panola County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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