For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,555 students in 39307, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 286 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 39307, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39307, MS are West Hills Elementary School and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39307, MS Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4472
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4472
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4094
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4094
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
39307, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39307, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39307, MS include West Hills Elementary School and Northwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39307?
4 public schools are located in 39307.
What percentage of students in 39307 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 39307 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39307?
39307 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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