For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,059 students in Sunflower County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 589 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Sunflower County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS are Lockard Elementary School, Inverness School and A W James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunflower County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Sunflower County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sunflower County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Inverness School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Oak Street
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
A W James Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ruleville Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Drew Hunter Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Swoope Road
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #88.
East Sunflower School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 East Claiborne Street
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gentry High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 B.b. King
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Grades: 10-12
| 473 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Moorhead Central School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1111.
Ruleville Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Oscar St
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
300 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Sunflower County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Grades: 9
| 285 students
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Grades: 9
| n/a students
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
908 Washington
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Sunflower County, MS include Lockard Elementary School, Inverness School and A W James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sunflower County, MS?
15 public schools are located in Sunflower County, MS.
What percentage of students in Sunflower County, MS go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Sunflower County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sunflower County, MS?
Sunflower County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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