For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,469 students in 39073, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 362 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 39073, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39073, MS are Florence Elementary School, Florence Middle School and Mclaurin Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39073 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39073, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39073, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Grades: 3-5
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Florence High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Grades: PK-2
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39073, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39073, MS include Florence Elementary School, Florence Middle School and Mclaurin Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in 39073?
6 public schools are located in 39073.
What percentage of students in 39073 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 39073 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39073?
39073 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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