Summary:
Nettleton, Mississippi is home to two elementary schools—Nettleton Primary School (grades K–2, 220 students) and Nettleton Elementary School (grades 3–5, 215 students)—that together serve roughly 435 students in the Nettleton School District, a 3-star district ranked 60th out of 134 in Mississippi.
Nettleton Elementary School is the academic standout. Its state ranking jumped from 242nd (37th percentile) in 2021–2022 to 116th (69th percentile) in 2025–2026—a 124-place climb—and it now beats the state in five of seven MAAP test areas, including 3rd grade ELA (68.1% vs. 48.5% statewide), 4th grade math (58.7% vs. 51.5%), and 5th grade science (74.7% vs. 71.5%). Nettleton Primary School shines in attendance, with a 15.8% chronic absenteeism rate that is far below the district's 28.1% and the state's 23.9%, and both schools enjoy favorable student-teacher ratios (14.2 at Primary, 12.3 at Elementary).
The clearest concern is 5th grade math at Nettleton Elementary, where proficiency falls to 35.8% versus 49.6% statewide—a steep drop from the school's strong 3rd and 4th grade math results and the main area for improvement. These outcomes are especially notable given that roughly 4 out of 5 students at both schools qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the strong 3rd grade scores suggest the primary school builds a solid K–2 foundation. With improving rankings, low absenteeism, and a coherent K–5 pipeline, Nettleton's elementary schools are performing well above expectations—with 5th grade math as the key opportunity for continued growth.
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