Summary:
The 38606 zip code area in South Panola, Mississippi is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the South Panola School District. While the schools face challenges common to economically disadvantaged areas, with high free/reduced lunch rates, some standout performers emerge, such as South Panola High School, which outperforms the state average on several key assessments.
Among the schools, Batesville Middle School stands out, ranking 138th out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 4th and 5th grades. In contrast, the other schools in the area generally perform below the state average, though South Panola High School is an exception, ranking 88th out of 228 Mississippi high schools and exceeding the state average in several subject areas.
The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 99.38% to 99.74%, across all schools in the 38606 zip code area indicate a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This challenge may impact academic performance and resource allocation, presenting opportunities for the district to focus on improving outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the middle grades.
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