Top 5 Best 38751 Mississippi Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,550 students in 38751, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 440 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 38751, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38751, MS are Lockard Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Robert L Merritt Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38751 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 38751, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 38751, MS Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Gentry High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 B.b. King
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Grades: 10-12
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
300 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38751 Mississippi

38751, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Grades: 9
| 285 students
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Grades: 9
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 38751, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38751, MS include Lockard Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Robert L Merritt Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 38751, MS?
6 public schools are located in 38751, MS.
What percentage of students in 38751, MS go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 38751, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38751, MS?
38751, MS public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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