For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,142 students in 39232, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 776 private students). 84% 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 High School and Northwest 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39232, MS Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5875 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 Hwy 25
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-1329
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 High School and Northwest 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?
84% 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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