For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,322 students in 38930, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,049 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 38930, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38930, MS are Bankston Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Amanda Elzy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38930 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38930, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 38930, MS Public Schools (2026)
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 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Amanda Elzy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood High School/votech
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
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 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3827 Cr 363, P. O. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38930, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38930, MS include Bankston Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Amanda Elzy High School.
How many public schools are located in 38930?
13 public schools are located in 38930.
What percentage of students in 38930 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 38930 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38930?
38930 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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