For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,552 students in 38606, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS are Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38606 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38606, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 38606, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Gr: PK-1 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Gr: 4-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Gr: 2-3 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
38606, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS include Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38606?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38606.
What is the racial composition of students in 38606?
38606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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