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Marietta Elementary School

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Marietta Elementary School ranks 68 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Marietta Elementary School is a small rural PK–8 school in Marietta, MS, serving 270 students in the Prentiss County School District. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 68th out of 377 elementary schools in Mississippi, placing it in the top 20% statewide. Historically, Marietta has been an elite performer, climbing as high as #6 in the state in 2016–2017 and earning 5-star ratings in five of the last ten reported years.

Marietta stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.9%, the lowest among nearby schools and far below the state average of 23.9%. The school also posts strong math scores, with 6th graders achieving 88.9% proficiency compared with the state average of 52.7%. Science results are equally impressive, with 88.5% of 5th graders and 72.7% of 8th graders proficient on state assessments. With a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, students receive more individualized attention than at most neighboring schools, including Mooreville Elementary (14.7:1) and Itawamba Attendance Center (15.7:1). About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school outperforms the state and most nearby schools on academic measures.

The clearest area for improvement is early-grade literacy: only 46.7% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, slightly below the state average. However, by 5th grade, ELA proficiency jumps to 84.6%, indicating that students make strong gains in later grades. Marietta's ranking has slipped from #23 in 2023–2024 to #68 in 2025–2026, but it remains a strong 4-star school that ranks above nearly every comparable school in the region, including Hills Chapel School (#98) and Mooreville Elementary (#83). Marietta's combination of strong attendance, excellent math and science outcomes, and small class sizes makes it a compelling option for families in the area.

270

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,191

Per pupil spending ?

67.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

42 Cr 4070
Marietta, MS 38856

(662) 728-4770

District: Prentiss County School District

Students who attend Marietta Elementary School usually attend:

High:

New Site High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.9%

Two or more races:

0.7%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (67% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg52%

Elementary school

68^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

29^th of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Prentiss County School District

23^rd of 133Prentiss County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	68 of 377	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	83.9	48 of 383	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	89.9	23 of 390	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	75.9	75 of 377	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	128 of 382	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.4	70 of 381	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	92.5	17 of 397	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	30 of 404	92.6%	★★★★★
2017	97.2	6 of 406	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	94.3	14 of 394	96.4%	★★★★★
2015	93.7	17 of 402	95.8%	★★★★★
2014	95.1	5 of 394	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	86.7	35 of 408	91.4%	★★★★★
2012	82.0	56 of 414	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	78.1	72 of 418	82.8%	★★★★☆
2010	87.1	36 of 403	91.1%	★★★★★
2009	86.0	33 of 392	91.6%	★★★★★
2008	91.0	21 of 394	94.7%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	86.4	29 of 263	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	62 of 266	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	86 of 264	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.2	61 of 243	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	60 of 257	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	90.1	16 of 257	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	6 of 264	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	86.5	28 of 252	88.9%	★★★★☆
2017	85.3	28 of 272	89.7%	★★★★★
2016	89.3	17 of 260	93.5%	★★★★★
2015	88.7	21 of 266	92.1%	★★★★★
2014	93.2	3 of 264	98.9%	★★★★★
2013	80.5	43 of 269	84.0%	★★★★☆
2012	86.3	25 of 270	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	79.6	37 of 264	86.0%	★★★★☆
2010	95.6	3 of 255	98.8%	★★★★★
2009	91.7	10 of 247	96.0%	★★★★★
2008	90.3	13 of 244	94.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science81%+17 vs state

Mathematics72%+20 vs state

English Language Arts58%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Marietta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	42 Cr 4070	Marietta	38856	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-4770	270	24	11.0	67.8%	267 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	78.6	68^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.0%		83.9	48^th of 383 public elementary schools	87.5%	20	46.7	56.0	84.6	51.8	60.0	50.0	66.7	56.0	77.0	88.9	74.3	63.7	88.5	72.7	$10,191
Baldwyn Elementary	Public	K-4	515 Bender Circle	Baldwyn	38824	Lee County	Baldwyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 365-1037	279	19	14.6	77.1%	141 (50.5%)	118 (42.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	23.6	309^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.0%		30.4	276^th of 383 public elementary schools	27.9%	33	31.9	39.6					25.5	37.7							$12,878
Hills Chapel School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Cr 2371	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5181	398	34	11.7	68.1%	371 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	72.1	99^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.7%		71.1	106^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.3%	7	28.2	74.4	55.6	54.3	53.7	57.2	48.7	74.3	86.1	77.1	75.6	59.5	83.4	66.7	$10,832
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	111 Anderson Street	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5465	551	34	16.3	71.9%	354 (64.2%)	123 (22.3%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.3%)	71.6	104^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.4%		71.2	105^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.6%	1	60.2	43.5					67.8	70.3							$8,941
Fairview Attendance Center	Public	K-6	66 Fairview Road	Golden	38847	Tishomingo County	Itawamba County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 585-3127	120	11	10.9	85.8%	112 (93.3%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%		64.2	138^th of 383 public elementary schools	64.0%	11	46.7	60.0	50.0				80.0	55.0	64.3				64.3		$13,977
Saltillo Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1806 Hwy 45 N	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 869-3724	704	45	15.6	53.7%	536 (76.1%)	114 (16.2%)	17 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)								(n/a)															$10,644
Saltillo Elementary School	Public	3-5	424 South 3rd Street	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 869-2211	696	50	13.9	55.6%	508 (73.0%)	119 (17.1%)	15 (2.2%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	57.3	155^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.9%		53.6	176^th of 383 public elementary schools	54.0%	21	56.5	47.0	57.4				54.7	39.2	47.8				78.2		$9,533
Tishomingo Elementary School	Public	K-8	34 A Monroe St	Tishomingo	38873	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 438-6800	254	25	10.1	79.1%	215 (84.6%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.4%)	50.2	185^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.9%		57.1	166^th of 383 public elementary schools	56.7%	19	67.7	45.0	57.1	43.5	58.6	29.1	35.5	30.0	39.3	52.1	69.0	51.6	75.0	54.8	$13,312
Mooreville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	967 C.R. 1409	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-7105	722	49	14.7	54.4%	611 (84.6%)	48 (6.6%)	34 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.5%)	74.9	84^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.7%		82.3	56^th of 383 public elementary schools	85.4%	28	61.9	61.2	60.2				60.6	55.2	54.8				90.3		$9,578
Dorsey Attendance Center	Public	K-6	1 Dorsey School Road	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 862-3663	233	21	11.0	82.0%	148 (63.5%)	50 (21.5%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.0%)	30.8	274^th of 377 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.1	252^nd of 383 public elementary schools	34.2%	22	43.7	34.3	35.3	33.3			37.5	51.4	20.5	29.6			75.8		$12,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Marietta Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Marietta Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marietta Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : New Site High School

What is the racial makeup of Marietta Elementary School?

Students at Marietta Elementary School are 99% White.

How many students attend Marietta Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 270 students attended Marietta Elementary School.

Is Marietta Elementary School a good school?

Marietta Elementary School ranks 68^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Marietta Elementary School in?

Prentiss County School District

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