Best 39212 Mississippi Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,303 students in 39212, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 500 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39212, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 39212, MS are Shirley Elementary School, Peeples Middle School and Forest Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39212, 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).