For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,161 students in Shannon, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS are Shannon Elementary School, Shannon High School and Shannon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shannon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shannon, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Grades: 3-5
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Shannon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Shannon, MS include Shannon Elementary School, Shannon High School and Shannon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shannon, MS?
4 public schools are located in Shannon, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon, MS?
Shannon, MS public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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