Best 39437 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,416 students in 39437, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 39437, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39437, MS are South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39437 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39437, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 39437, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Gr: 7-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Gr: PK-6 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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39437, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Gr: K-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39437, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39437, MS include South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39437?
2 public schools are located in 39437.
What percentage of students in 39437 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 39437 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39437?
39437 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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