For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,222 students in 39440, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 168 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 39440, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39440, MS are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39440, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Oak Park Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Grades: PK-3
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Upper Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 16th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-8573
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-8573
Grades: 4-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel High School Voc Complex
Vocational School
1100 W 11th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
39440, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39440, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39440, MS include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39440, MS?
10 public schools are located in 39440, MS.
What percentage of students in 39440, MS go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 39440, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39440, MS?
39440, MS public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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