For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 696 students in Shannon, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shannon, MS are Shannon Elementary School and Shannon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shannon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shannon, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
695 Romie Hill Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-9514
Gr: 3-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Shannon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 Cherry Street
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-3986
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 767-0135
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shannon, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shannon, MS include Shannon Elementary School and Shannon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shannon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Shannon.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon?
Shannon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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