For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 356 students in 38860, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38860, MS are Okolona Elementary School and Okolona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38860 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38860, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 38860, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Okolona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 West Main Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-5406
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Okolona Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Howard Gunn Street
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Okolona, MS 38860
(662) 447-2362
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38860, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38860, MS include Okolona Elementary School and Okolona Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38860?
2 public elementary schools are located in 38860.
What is the racial composition of students in 38860?
38860 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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