For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,058 students in 39355, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39355, MS are Quitman Upper Elementary School and Quitman Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39355 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39355, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39355, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Grades: 3-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Quitman Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39355, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39355, MS include Quitman Upper Elementary School and Quitman Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39355?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39355.
What is the racial composition of students in 39355?
39355 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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