For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,226 students in Panola County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 442 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Panola County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Panola County, MS are Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Gr: PK-1 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
South Panola High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Gr: 4-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pope School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Gr: 2-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Strayhorn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3402 Highway 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Strayhorn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mustang Dr.
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Como Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
North Panola High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Hwy 51 North
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
North Panola Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Compress Road
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Green Hill Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
599 West Pearl Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1074
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 4-12
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Panola Alternative School
Alternative School
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Panola County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Panola County, MS include Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Panola County?
14 public schools are located in Panola County.
What percentage of students in Panola County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Panola County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Panola County include: North Panola High School vs. South Panola High School, South Panola High School vs. North Panola High School, Batesville Junior High School vs. North Panola Middle School
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