For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 940 students in 38732, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38732, MS are Parks Elementary School, Pearman Elementary School and D.m. Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38732 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38732, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38732, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Terrace Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pearman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Merritt Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4484
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4484
Gr: 1-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
D.m. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Martin Luther King Dr
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Gr: 3-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
600 Cross Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38732, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38732, MS include Parks Elementary School, Pearman Elementary School and D.m. Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38732?
5 public elementary schools are located in 38732.
What is the racial composition of students in 38732?
38732 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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