For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,237 students in 39232, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 776 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 39232, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39232, MS are Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Rankin High School and Northwest Rankin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39232 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39232, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39232, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Rankin High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Highway 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Rankin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39232, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39232, MS include Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Rankin High School and Northwest Rankin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39232?
4 public schools are located in 39232.
What percentage of students in 39232 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 39232 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39232?
39232 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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