For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 612 students in 39702, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39702, MS is New Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
39702, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lowndes County Alternative School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39702, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39702, MS include New Hope Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39702?
1 public middle schools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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