The most improved public elementary schools in Mississippi are A W James Elementary School, Lockard Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 111
323
Avg. Improved Rank: 173
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
A W James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +323
(from 628 to 305)
(from 628 to 305)
Grades: PK-5
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Rank: #22.
Lockard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +322
(from 554 to 232)
(from 554 to 232)
Grades: K-3
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +314
(from 500 to 186)
(from 500 to 186)
Grades: PK-4
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Rank: #44.
Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +300
(from 783 to 483)
(from 783 to 483)
Grades: 1-5
528 Redbud Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Rank: #55.
John Hopkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +289
(from 727 to 438)
(from 727 to 438)
Grades: PK-5
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Rank: #66.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +268
(from 764 to 496)
(from 764 to 496)
Grades: 1-5
1021 South Colorado
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7166
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7166
Rank: #77.
Nettleton Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +222
(from 354 to 132)
(from 354 to 132)
Grades: K-3
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Rank: #88.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +210
(from 787 to 577)
(from 787 to 577)
Grades: PK-5
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Rank: #99.
Lester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +209
(from 447 to 238)
(from 447 to 238)
Grades: K-5
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Rank: #1010.
Aberdeen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +199
(from 654 to 455)
(from 654 to 455)
Grades: PK-3
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Rank: #1111.
Mary Reid School (K-4)
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +183
(from 580 to 397)
(from 580 to 397)
Grades: K-4
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Rank: #1212.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +182
(from 288 to 106)
(from 288 to 106)
Grades: 4-5
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Rank: #1313.
Coffeeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +163
(from 727 to 564)
(from 727 to 564)
Grades: PK-8
104 Davis Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Rank: #1414.
Chickasaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +155
(from 439 to 284)
(from 439 to 284)
Grades: 2-3
6391 Chickasaw
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6664
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6664
Rank: #1515.
Diberville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +154
(from 175 to 21)
(from 175 to 21)
Grades: K-3
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2803
Rank: #1616.
Runnelstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +149
(from 359 to 210)
(from 359 to 210)
Grades: K-5
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Harrison Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 198 to 54)
(from 198 to 54)
Grades: K-3
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Woodley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 341 to 197)
(from 341 to 197)
Grades: PK-5
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 767 to 623)
(from 767 to 623)
Grades: PK-5
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +138
(from 727 to 589)
(from 727 to 589)
Grades: PK-5
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +138
(from 727 to 589)
(from 727 to 589)
Grades: PK-5
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Rank: #2222.
Nichols Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +135
(from 626 to 491)
(from 626 to 491)
Grades: 6-8
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Rank: #2323.
Mc Neal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +131
(from 619 to 488)
(from 619 to 488)
Grades: PK-5
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Rank: #2424.
Mcwillie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +130
(from 281 to 151)
(from 281 to 151)
Grades: PK-6
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +127
(from 290 to 163)
(from 290 to 163)
Grades: PK-4
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +127
(from 296 to 169)
(from 296 to 169)
Grades: 2-3
3600 Harle Street
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7971
Rank: #2727.
Rowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +126
(from 369 to 243)
(from 369 to 243)
Grades: PK-5
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Rank: #2828.
Myrtle Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +124
(from 259 to 135)
(from 259 to 135)
Grades: PK-12
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Rank: #2929.
Grace Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +123
(from 418 to 295)
(from 418 to 295)
Grades: PK-5
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Rank: #3030.
Hawkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +121
(from 539 to 418)
(from 539 to 418)
Grades: PK-5
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Osyka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +116
(from 210 to 94)
(from 210 to 94)
Grades: PK-6
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Trigg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +116
(from 680 to 564)
(from 680 to 564)
Grades: 1-5
3004 Lincoln Drive
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7177
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7177
Rank: #3333.
Casey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +115
(from 369 to 254)
(from 369 to 254)
Grades: K-5
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Rank: #3434.
Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +113
(from 654 to 541)
(from 654 to 541)
Grades: PK-5
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Rank: #3535.
North Forrest Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +111
(from 369 to 258)
(from 369 to 258)
Grades: K-6
702 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6466
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6466
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