For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,075 students in 39702, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 491 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 39702, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39702, MS are New Hope Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and New Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
New Hope High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39702, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39702, MS include New Hope Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and New Hope High School.
How many public schools are located in 39702, MS?
9 public schools are located in 39702, MS.
What percentage of students in 39702, MS go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 39702, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39702, MS?
39702, MS public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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