Earl Nash Elementary School

Earl Nash Elementary School is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of Macon, Mississippi. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Earl Nash has an enrollment of 638 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Academically, the school's performance is in need of improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and state ranking of #853 out of 865 schools in Mississippi.

The academic score stands at 1.2 out of 10, with only 23% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 13% proficiency or above in Math across all grade levels. Despite these challenges, Earl Nash Elementary is committed to fostering student development and providing a supportive learning environment. The school's setting in a remote rural area offers its own unique advantages, such as close-knit community ties and a dedicated faculty focused on the well-being of each child.

While current test scores at Earl Nash Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Earl Nash Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.