For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,223 students in Shannon, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Shannon, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shannon, MS are Shannon Elementary School, Shannon Middle School and Shannon High 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 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shannon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shannon, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Gr: 3-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Shannon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 Cherry St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9566
Gr: 9-13 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 Middle School and Shannon High School.
How many public schools are located in Shannon?
4 public schools are located in Shannon.
What percentage of students in Shannon go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Shannon are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon?
Shannon public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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