Summary:
Zip code 38665 contains one elementary school—Strayhorn Elementary School—serving grades K-6 in Sarah, Mississippi, with 407 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It is part of the Tate County School District, a 1-star district ranked in the bottom 20% of Mississippi districts. Strayhorn, however, consistently earns a 3-star rating and has ranked between the 51st and 60th percentile statewide over the past three years, making it a clear standout within its district.
In the most recent 2025-2026 school year, Strayhorn outperformed its district in nearly every tested grade and subject. For example, 4th grade ELA proficiency was 69.3%, which is 23.7 points above the district and nearly 17 points above the state. Third grade ELA and math were also comfortably above state averages. However, the school struggles in later grades: 5th grade math proficiency was just 33.3%, roughly 16 points below the state, and 5th grade science also trailed the state average. Year-to-year results have been inconsistent—4th grade ELA jumped from 46.4% to 69.3%, while 3rd grade math fell from 70.7% to 55.4%—suggesting strong capacity but variable performance across cohorts.
Chronic absenteeism at Strayhorn is 20.5%, better than both the district's 29.0% and the state's 23.9%, even though about 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Since Strayhorn is the only elementary school in this zip code, direct local comparisons are not possible, but its performance stands out in a district context. Its strongest areas are early-grade literacy and math, while 5th grade math and science remain key growth opportunities. Overall, Strayhorn Elementary is a solid, 3-star school that offers a notably stronger educational experience than the district average.
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