Summary:
In zip code 38901, located in Grenada, Mississippi, there is one elementary school — Grenada Elementary School — serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 2,044 students. This single campus serves as the elementary foundation for the Grenada School District, which is rated 5 stars and ranked 10th out of 134 districts in Mississippi.
Grenada Elementary is a standout school, ranking 11th out of 377 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 97th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. That is an impressive jump from 37th the previous year. Despite 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, students are performing well above state averages in every subject. In 2025-2026, math proficiency was especially strong, with 4th and 5th graders scoring 82.5% and 80.2% respectively, compared to state averages near 50%. Reading scores were also well above state levels, and 5th-grade science reached 94.9% proficiency — nearly 24 points higher than the state average. The school’s overall proficiency gap over the state widened from about 19 points to 26 points in just one year.
Chronic absenteeism, while lower than the district and state, still affects nearly 1 in 5 students. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and consistent 5-star ratings across the last three years, Grenada Elementary is clearly a high-achieving and improving school. Its momentum and resilience make it an excellent option for families in the area.
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