For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,945 students in Panola County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Panola County, MS are South Panola High School, Strayhorn High School and North Panola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Panola County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Panola High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Panola County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Panola County, MS include South Panola High School, Strayhorn High School and North Panola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Panola County?
5 public high schools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Panola County include: North Panola High School vs. South Panola High School, South Panola High School vs. North Panola High School
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