For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,281 students in Panola County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, MS are Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Pope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Panola County (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.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Strayhorn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3402 Hwy 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Green Hill Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Panola County 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%
108 W C Franklin Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
P O Box 278
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
117 Mclaurin Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Gr: K | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 Panola County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Panola County, MS include Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Pope Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Panola County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Panola County include: North Panola Middle School vs. Batesville Junior High School, Batesville Junior High School vs. North Panola Middle School
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