For the 2026 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 51%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Delta Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Anguilla, MS 38721
(662) 873-4849
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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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