For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 694 students in Shannon, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shannon, MS are Shannon Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shannon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Shannon, MS (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 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 elementary schools in Shannon, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shannon, MS include Shannon Elementary School and Shannon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shannon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shannon.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon?
Shannon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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