Best 39702 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,755 students in 39702, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39702, MS are New Hope High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39702 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Hope 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39702, MS Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 39702, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39702, MS include New Hope High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39702?
5 public high schools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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