For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,803 students in Grenada County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS are Grenada Elementary School and Grenada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grenada County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grenada County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grenada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grenada Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 2,006 students
Rank: #22.
Grenada Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Jones Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Enrichment & Transition Cen
Alternative School
809 Tie Plant Road
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grenada, MS 38902
(662) 226-3311
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grenada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grades: 4-5
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grenada County, MS include Grenada Elementary School and Grenada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grenada County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Grenada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grenada County?
Grenada County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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