For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,809 students in 38701, MS (there are 5 private schools, serving 545 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 38701, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38701, MS are Armstrong Elementary School, Stern Elementary School and Akin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38701 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38701, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38701, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
528 Redbud Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7121
Grades: 1-5
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Stern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 Mcallister Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7131
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7131
Grades: 1-5
| 186 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Akin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7161
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7161
Grades: 1-5
| 313 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
668 Sampson Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7101
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7101
Grades: 1-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 East Robertshaw Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7063
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #66.
T.l. Weston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Archer
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7081
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7081
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Webb Preparatory School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Harvey Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Grades: K
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dr. Martin Luther King Blv
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7036
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7036
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manning Restart Center
Alternative School
430 Dr. Martin Luther King Blv
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7180
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7180
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
438 N. Poplar Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Grades: PK
| 131 students
38701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Darling Achievement Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Garrett Hall Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38701, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38701, MS include Armstrong Elementary School, Stern Elementary School and Akin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38701?
10 public schools are located in 38701.
What percentage of students in 38701 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 38701 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38701?
38701 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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