For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 365 students in Sharkey County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sharkey County, MS are South Delta Middle School and South Delta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharkey County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sharkey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sharkey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Delta Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
South Delta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sharkey County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sharkey County, MS include South Delta Middle School and South Delta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sharkey County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sharkey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharkey County?
Sharkey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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