Best 39702 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,070 students in 39702, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 491 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 39702, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 39702, MS are New Hope High School, New Hope Elementary School and New Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).