For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,460 students in 38930, MS (there are , serving 1,007 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 38930, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38930, MS are Greenwood High School, Amanda Elzy High School and Bankston Elementary 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 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 58% (majority Black).
Best 38930, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Amanda Elzy High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 Elzy Avenue, P. O. Box 149
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8034
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Bankston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Garrard Avenue, P. O. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cotton Street, P. O. Box 1
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #77.
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
(Math: 6% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #88.
Threadgill Elementary School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: 2-6
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
East Elementary School
(Math: 3% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 223 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3827 County Road 363, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Grades: PK-2
| 260 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
38930, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
1312 Grand Boulevard, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7421
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Career And Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
616 Sycamore Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highway 49 S
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-8622
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
400 Cotton Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7425
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
1209 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
1200 Garrard Avenue, P.o. Box
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3661
Grades: 7-8
| 359 students
Leflore County Alternative School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
107 Edison Street, Greenwood-l
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-4076
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Leflore County Vocational Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
107 Edison Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-7706
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1001 Broad Street, P.o. Box 14
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7440
Grades: 2-6
| 502 students
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P O Ob
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Grades: PK-1
| 274 students
1300 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-7445
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38930, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38930, MS include Greenwood High School, Amanda Elzy High School and Bankston Elementary 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?
77% of all K-12 students in 38930 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
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 58% (majority Black).
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