For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 427 students in 39653, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39653, MS is Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39653 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39653, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39653 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39653, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39653, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39653, MS include Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39653?
2 public high schools are located in 39653.
What is the racial composition of students in 39653?
39653 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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