Best 39209 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,162 students in 39209, MS (there are 7 private schools, serving 464 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39209, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 39209, MS are John Hopkins Elementary School, Clausell Elementary School and Pecan Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39209 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39209, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 59% (majority Black).