For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 547 students in Como, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Como, MS are Como Primary and North Panola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Como, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Como have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Como, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Como Primary
Magnet School
(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
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
North Panola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Como, Mississippi 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Como, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Como, MS include Como Primary and North Panola Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Como?
4 public schools are located in Como.
What is the racial composition of students in Como?
Como public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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