For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,087 students in 39042, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 144 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 39042, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39042, MS are Brandon Elementary School, Brandon High School and Brandon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39042 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39042, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39042, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Brandon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Gr: 2-3 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39042, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39042, MS include Brandon Elementary School, Brandon High School and Brandon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39042?
6 public schools are located in 39042.
What percentage of students in 39042 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 39042 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39042?
39042 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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