Best 39305 Mississippi Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,856 students in 39305, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39305, MS are Northeast High School and Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39305 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39305, MS Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Gr: 9-13 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Gr: 9-13 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39305, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39305, MS include Northeast High School and Meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39305?
2 public high schools are located in 39305.
What is the racial composition of students in 39305?
39305 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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