For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 870 students in 39540, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 234 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 39540, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39540, MS are D'iberville Elementary School and D'iberville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39540 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39540, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39540, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'iberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
D'iberville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3320 Warrior Drive
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-1746
Gr: 4-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39540, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39540, MS include D'iberville Elementary School and D'iberville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39540?
2 public schools are located in 39540.
What percentage of students in 39540 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 39540 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39540?
39540 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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