| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola School District | Batesville | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4,313 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| North Panola School District | Como | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,219 | 6 | — | 3 |
How Panola County compares
Together they enroll 5,532 students across 12 schools. The largest is South Panola School District with 4,313 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Panola County, Mississippi
Panola County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Panola County is South Panola School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Panola County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Panola County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Panola County, MS?
Of the districts serving Panola County, South Panola School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 56th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.