For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,021 students in 39307, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 39307, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39307, MS are Northwest Junior High School, Oakland Heights Elementary School and West Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39307, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
T J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
39307, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39307, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39307, MS include Northwest Junior High School, Oakland Heights Elementary School and West Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39307, MS?
5 public schools are located in 39307, MS.
What percentage of students in 39307, MS go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 39307, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39307, MS?
39307, MS public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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