For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,443 students in Leflore County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS are Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leflore County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leflore County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Leflore County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bankston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Grand Boulevard, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cotton Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Leflore County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8008
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Meadowbrook Road, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8013
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8013
Gr: 3-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Threadgill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Broad Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3827 County Road 363, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Leflore County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Career And Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Leflore County Alternative School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Gr: K-12
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Leflore County Vocational Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Gr: 7-12
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Gr: 2-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leflore County, MS include Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leflore County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Leflore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leflore County?
Leflore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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