For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 800 students in 38921, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 38921, MS are Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38921 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38921, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38921, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N. Cossar
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Oak Grove Road
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2115
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
E Tallahatchie Voc Center
Vocational School
310 N. Cossar Street
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-5524
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38921, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38921, MS include Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School and Charleston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38921?
4 public schools are located in 38921.
What is the racial composition of students in 38921?
38921 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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