For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,193 students in 38868, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 38868, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38868, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 38868 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 38868, MS 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 58% (majority Black).
Best 38868, MS Public Schools (2025)
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
| 230 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
| 499 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
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Grades: PK-2
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38868, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38868, MS include Shannon Elementary School, Shannon High School and Shannon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38868?
4 public schools are located in 38868.
What percentage of students in 38868 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 38868 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38868?
38868 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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