For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,619 students in Sunflower County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sunflower County, MS are Lockard Elementary School, A W James Elementary School and Ruleville Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunflower County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sunflower County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sunflower County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
A W James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Ruleville Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 L F Packer Drive
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Ruleville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Oscar St
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #66.
Drew Hunter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Swoope Road
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Moorhead Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 Washington Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5680
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Sunflower County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Grades: 9
| 285 students
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Grades: 9
| n/a students
212 East Claiborne Street
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
1101 Oak Street
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
908 Washington
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sunflower County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sunflower County, MS include Lockard Elementary School, A W James Elementary School and Ruleville Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sunflower County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Sunflower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunflower County?
Sunflower County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sunflower County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sunflower County include: Ruleville Central Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School, Carver Elementary School vs. Ruleville Central Elementary School, Carver Elementary School vs. A W James Elementary School
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