For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,003 students in 39705, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 606 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 39705, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39705, MS are Cook Elementary School and Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39705 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39705, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39705, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Highway 373
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39705, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39705, MS include Cook Elementary School and Columbus Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39705?
2 public schools are located in 39705.
What percentage of students in 39705 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 39705 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39705?
39705 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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