Top 10 Best Leflore County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,648 students in Leflore County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS are Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leflore County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leflore County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Leflore County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bankston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Cotton Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Leflore County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Threadgill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Grades: 2-6
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Meadowbrook Road, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8013
Grades: 3-5
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claudine F Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
3827 County Road 363, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Grades: PK-2
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Threadgill Primary School
Magnet School
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Grades: PK-1
| 248 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Leflore County, MS

Leflore County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Grades: 7-8
| 359 students
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
19928 Hwy 49e North
Minter City, MS 38944
(662) 658-4817
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Grades: 2-6
| 502 students
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Grades: PK-1
| 274 students
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Grades: K-6
| 307 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS include Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leflore County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Leflore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leflore County?
Leflore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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