Schools in Zip Code 38666

Zip code 38666, serving the Sardis, Mississippi area, contains just two schools in the North Panola district: North Panola High School (grades 9–12, 329 students) and Green Hill Intermediate (grades 3–5, 264 students). Both schools serve an almost entirely economically disadvantaged population, with roughly 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. There is no middle school in this zip code, so families should expect a transition directly from elementary to high school.

The standout school is North Panola High School, which shows a clear upward trajectory in state rankings—moving from the 7th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 32nd percentile in 2025–2026 and earning a 2-star rating. Its Algebra I proficiency rate of 71.8% now exceeds the state average, a remarkable one-year jump from 42.5%. However, this strength is uneven: English II proficiency sits at just 28.1% (well below the state’s 49.3%), Biology is also below average, and chronic absenteeism is a severe problem at 55.1%—more than double the state average. By contrast, Green Hill Intermediate has a much better chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1%, which is actually lower than both the district and state averages. Its most recent state ranking is from 2022–2023, when it placed in the 4th percentile, but no newer test data is available to assess current academic performance.

The contrast between the two schools is stark. The high school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.1, yet struggles with attendance and most subjects, while the elementary school has a higher ratio of 16.0 but far better attendance. This suggests class size alone isn’t the main driver of outcomes. The high school’s graduation rate of 78.0% matches the district but trails the state by 11 points. Overall, North Panola High is making progress in math and rankings, but reducing chronic absenteeism and improving literacy remain urgent goals. Families may find Green Hill Intermediate a more stable environment for younger students, though its academic standing is unclear due to missing data.