Best 39429 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 816 students in 39429, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS are Columbia High School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39429 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39429, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39429 Mississippi

39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS include Columbia High School and East Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39429?
3 public high schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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