For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 618 students in Sharkey County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 204 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Sharkey County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sharkey County, MS are South Delta Elementary School, South Delta Middle School and South Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharkey County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Sharkey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sharkey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Delta Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
South Delta Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-6535
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
South Delta High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sharkey County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Sharkey County, MS include South Delta Elementary School, South Delta Middle School and South Delta High School.
How many public schools are located in Sharkey County, MS?
4 public schools are located in Sharkey County, MS.
What percentage of students in Sharkey County, MS go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Sharkey County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sharkey County, MS?
Sharkey County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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