For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,321 students in 39701, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 39701, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39701, MS are West Lowndes Elementary School, West Lowndes High School and Stokes Beard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39701, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39701, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
West Lowndes High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ms School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Grades: 11-12
| 232 students
39701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39701, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39701, MS include West Lowndes Elementary School, West Lowndes High School and Stokes Beard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39701, MS?
6 public schools are located in 39701, MS.
What percentage of students in 39701, MS go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 39701, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39701, MS?
39701, MS public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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