Best 38843 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,900 students in 38843, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 38843, MS are Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Attendance Center and Dorsey Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38843 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38843, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 38843, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Itawamba Agricultural High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Itawamba Attendance Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
488 Little Indian Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4641
Gr: K-8 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Dorsey Attendance Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dorsey School Road
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3663
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Career Technical Drive
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-3137
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Itawamba Improvement Center
Alternative School
605 S. Cummings St.
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-2159
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38843, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38843, MS include Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba Attendance Center and Dorsey Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in 38843?
5 public schools are located in 38843.
What is the racial composition of students in 38843?
38843 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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