For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,991 students in Panola County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, MS are Strayhorn High School, Pope Elementary School and Batesville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Panola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strayhorn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #44.
North Panola Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Achievement Academy
Alternative School
202 Lewers Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5408
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Panola Voc Comp
Vocational School
601 Railroad Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5804
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Panola County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Lewers Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
108 W C Franklin Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
P O Box 278
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
117 Mclaurin Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Grades: K
| 69 students
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Panola County, MS include Strayhorn High School, Pope Elementary School and Batesville Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Panola County?
6 public middle schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Panola County include: Batesville Junior High School vs. North Panola Middle School
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