For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,703 students in 39327, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39327, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39327, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39327 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39327, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39327, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Grades: PK-6
| 889 students
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Grades: 6-12
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39327, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39327, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School.
How many public schools are located in 39327, MS?
4 public schools are located in 39327, MS.
What percentage of students in 39327, MS go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39327, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39327, MS?
39327, MS public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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