For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 262 students in Como, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Como, MS is North Panola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Como, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Como have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Como, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Panola Middle 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
| 262 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
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 middle schools in Como, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Como, MS include North Panola Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Como?
3 public middle schools are located in Como.
What is the racial composition of students in Como?
Como public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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