For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 542 students in Como, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Como, MS are Como Primary and North Panola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Como, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Como have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Como, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Como Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Panola Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Gr: 4-12
Como, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 Lewers Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Gr: 7-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Como, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Como, MS include Como Primary and North Panola Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Como?
3 public elementary schools are located in Como.
What is the racial composition of students in Como?
Como public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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