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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Mississippi are Bell Academy, Northwest Middle School and Nettleton Primary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 298 596 Avg. Improved Rank: 393

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +596
(from 718 to 122)
Grades: PK-6
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +543
(from 596 to 53)
Grades: 6-8
7020 Highway 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Rank: #33.
Nettleton Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +534
(from 662 to 128)
Grades: K-2
4386 Hwy 6 North
Nettleton, MS 38858
(662) 963-2360
Rank: #44.
Woodley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +532
(from 748 to 216)
Grades: PK-5
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Rank: #55.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +514
(from 601 to 87)
Grades: PK-6
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Rank: #66.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +500
(from 613 to 113)
Grades: K-4
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Rank: #77.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +486
(from 630 to 144)
Grades: PK-4
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +479
(from 703 to 224)
Grades: K-4
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Rank: #99.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +447
(from 465 to 18)
Grades: PK-6
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-4454
Rank: #1010.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +445
(from 618 to 173)
Grades: K-5
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +439
(from 790 to 351)
Grades: PK-5
901 Ida Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Rank: #1212.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +419
(from 815 to 396)
Grades: K-8
927 Highway 48 East
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-3985
Rank: #1313.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +406
(from 635 to 229)
Grades: PK-5
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Rank: #1414.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +403
(from 539 to 136)
Grades: PK-6
125 Pisgah High Rd.
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Rank: #1515.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +397
(from 626 to 229)
Grades: PK-5
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +385
(from 601 to 216)
Grades: PK-4
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dixie Attendance Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +379
(from 535 to 156)
Grades: PK-8
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +379
(from 747 to 368)
Grades: PK-6
1209 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Rank: #1919.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +369
(from 703 to 334)
Grades: K-6
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Rank: #2020.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +351
(from 808 to 457)
Grades: PK-6
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Rank: #2121.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +347
(from 409 to 62)
Grades: K-4
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Rank: #2222.
Warrenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +340
(from 691 to 351)
Grades: PK-6
809 Belva Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Rank: #2323.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +331
(from 762 to 431)
Grades: PK-5
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
East Union Attendance Center
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +326
(from 388 to 62)
Grades: PK-13
1548 St Hwy 9 South
Blue Springs, MS 38828
(662) 534-6542
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +326
(from 636 to 310)
Grades: PK-6
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Rank: #2626.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +325
(from 525 to 200)
Grades: PK-8
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Rank: #2727.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +319
(from 735 to 416)
Grades: PK-5
170 John Hopkins Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Rank: #2828.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +316
(from 519 to 203)
Grades: PK-12
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2535
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +308
(from 357 to 49)
Grades: K-3
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +308
(from 614 to 306)
Grades: 4-5
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Quitman County Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +304
(from 777 to 473)
Grades: PK-4
1018 10th Street, P. O. Box 17
Lambert, MS 38643
(662) 326-7186
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +304
(from 823 to 519)
Grades: K-6
2020 Roberson Road, P O Box 82
Lyon, MS 38645
(662) 624-8544
Rank: #3333.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +302
(from 323 to 21)
Grades: K-4
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Rank: #3434.
Long Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +301
(from 738 to 437)
Grades: PK-6
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Rank: #3535.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +298
(from 784 to 486)
Grades: 1-5
1021 South Colorado Street
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-2872
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