For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,724 students in 38606, MS (there are , serving 412 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 38606, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38606, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 38606 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38606, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38606, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
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 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
38606, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Dr
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Batesville, MS 38606
(601) 563-9666
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38606, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38606, MS include Batesville Elementary School, South Panola High School and Batesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38606?
5 public schools are located in 38606.
What percentage of students in 38606 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 38606 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38606?
38606 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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