Kemper County Lower Elementary

Kemper County Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Scooba, MS, part of the KEMPER CO SCHOOL DIST. The school serves approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K – 3rd with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 93.3th percentile among MS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math, 29 points below the state average and 29% in reading/language arts, 30 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $45,982, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

While current test scores at Kemper County Lower Elementary 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Kemper County Lower Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Kemper County Lower Elementary 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.