The Pike Road School District has achieved a significant milestone by securing an “A” grade on their report card for the third consecutive year. Superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford recently addressed the community to discuss the current state of the school system and outline future priorities.

In his address, Dr. Lankford emphasized the need to enhance mathematics education across all grade levels. He stated, “I think everybody wants to look at how we can improve math. Our math data across the state is something that we have to have a concentrated effort in and be able to go through required professional development and again, just try to increase those test scores from kindergarten all the way up to 12th grade. So math will be a point of emphasis for us this coming year.”

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Pike Road Schools. Established in 2015 with a K-8 school, the system has since expanded, adding a grade level each year and celebrating its first graduating class in 2020.

Looking ahead, the district is preparing for significant developments, including constructing a new high school. The new facility, planned to be located on 73 acres across from the Pike Road Arts Center on Wallahatchie Road, will feature a career tech center with STEM labs, state-of-the-art science labs, and two gyms. Construction has already begun, with the goal of opening by August 2026.

The consistent “A” rating and upcoming infrastructure projects reflect the district’s commitment to providing quality education and resources to its students. As Pike Road Schools enter their second decade, the focus remains on continuous improvement and addressing key areas such as mathematics to ensure sustained academic excellence.

At The Waters, we’re thrilled to have such a fantastic school system as part of our community!