For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,803 students in Grenada County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS are Grenada Elementary School and Grenada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grenada County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grenada County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grenada County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenada Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-8900
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 2,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Grenada Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Jones Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Enrichment & Transition Cen
Alternative School
809 Tie Plant Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS include Grenada Elementary School and Grenada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grenada County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Grenada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grenada County?
Grenada County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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