For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,550 students in Indianola, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 440 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Indianola, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Indianola, MS are Lockard Elementary School, Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Indianola, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
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: #44.
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: 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
| n/a 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
| n/a students
Indianola, Mississippi 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indianola, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Indianola, MS include Lockard Elementary School, Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indianola, MS?
6 public schools are located in Indianola, MS.
What percentage of students in Indianola, MS go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Indianola, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola, MS?
Indianola, 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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