Best 39355 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 436 students in 39355, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39355, MS is Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39355 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39355, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39355 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quitman 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39355, MS Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Gr: 9-13 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Clarke Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
910 North Archusa Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39355, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39355, MS include Quitman High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39355?
3 public high schools are located in 39355.
What is the racial composition of students in 39355?
39355 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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