Best 38606 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,724 students in 38606, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 412 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 38606, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38606, MS are Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38606 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38606, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 38606, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Gr: PK-1 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
South Panola High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Gr: 4-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Gr: 2-3 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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38606, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38606, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38606, MS include Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38606?
5 public schools are located in 38606.
What percentage of students in 38606 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 38606 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38606?
38606 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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