For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,648 students in 39117, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39117, MS are Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39117 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39117, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39117, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8086
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8086
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Gr: PK-4 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39117, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39117, MS include Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39117?
3 public schools are located in 39117.
What is the racial composition of students in 39117?
39117 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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