For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,857 students in Panola County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Panola County, MS are South Panola High School, Strayhorn High School and North Panola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Panola County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Panola High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Panola County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Panola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #22.
Strayhorn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Grades: 7-12
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
North Panola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 374 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
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 high schools in Panola County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Panola County, MS include South Panola High School, Strayhorn High School and North Panola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Panola County?
5 public high schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Panola County include: North Panola High School vs. South Panola High School, South Panola High School vs. North Panola High School
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