For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,147 students in 39653, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39653, MS are Franklin Lower Elementary School, Franklin High School and Franklin Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39653 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39653, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39653, MS Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Lower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Gr: PK-3 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Gr: 4-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 Edison Street
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Gr: 7-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
129 Vo-tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39653, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39653, MS include Franklin Lower Elementary School, Franklin High School and Franklin Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39653?
5 public schools are located in 39653.
What is the racial composition of students in 39653?
39653 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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