Best 39443 Mississippi Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,686 students in 39443, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS are West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39443, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Gr: PK-6 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
East Jones Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: PK-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39443 Mississippi

39443, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Gr: 2-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS include West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39443?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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