Top 3 Best 38751 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 881 students in 38751, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 38751, MS are Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Gentry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38751 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38751, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38751 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gentry High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 38751, MS Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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
| n/a 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 high schools in 38751, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38751, MS include Robert L Merritt Junior High School and Gentry High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38751?
4 public high schools are located in 38751.
What is the racial composition of students in 38751?
38751 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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