Best 39705 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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).