Moorhead Central School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Moorhead, Mississippi 38761 · Sunflower County Consolidated School District
#321 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#43742 of 50,301 nationally
About Moorhead Central School
Moorhead Central School is a public elementary located in Moorhead, in the Sunflower County Consolidated School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 245 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 321st of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 245.
There are 2 schools in Moorhead; Moorhead Central School ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Moorhead Central School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Moorhead Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rosser Early Learning Center
Moorhead · Public other · Grades PK–PK
79 students · 1.2 km away
Gentry High School
Indianola · Public high · Grades 10–12
465 students · 12 km away
Carver Elementary
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 4–6
250 students · 13 km away
Lockard Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–3
393 students · 13 km away
Robert L Merritt Junior High
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 7–9
341 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students
Fairview Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Sanders Elementary School
Hollandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Isable Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Clarksdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
247 students
West Bolivar Elementary
Rosedale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
242 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Moorhead Central School a good school?
Moorhead Central School has a Success Index (US) of 21.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #321 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Moorhead Central School rank in Mississippi?
Moorhead Central School ranks #321 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #43742 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Moorhead Central School?
Moorhead Central School had 245 students in 2025.
Is Moorhead Central School a elementary school or a high school?
Moorhead Central School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Moorhead Central School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Moorhead Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.