For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 504 students in 39455, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39455, MS are Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39455 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39455, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39455, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxterville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lumberton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7922 Us Highway 11 S
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
39455, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7920 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
7918 Us Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39455, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39455, MS include Baxterville School and Lumberton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39455?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39455.
What is the racial composition of students in 39455?
39455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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