For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,242 students in Greenwood, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenwood, MS are Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore Legacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greenwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Greenwood, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
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: 6-7
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
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) 453-9677
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9677
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Meadowbrook Road, P. O. Bo
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9182
Grades: 3-5
| 285 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
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-8989
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-8989
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
| 246 students
Greenwood, 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 2021)
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 2021)
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 elementary schools in Greenwood, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greenwood, MS include Bankston Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Leflore Legacy Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greenwood, MS?
9 public elementary schools are located in Greenwood, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood, MS?
Greenwood, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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