Best 39218 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 students in 39218, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39218, MS are Richland Upper Elementary School and Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39218 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39218, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 39218, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Wilson Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-2288
Gr: 3-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 Highway 49 South
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-5144
Gr: 7-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39218, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39218, MS include Richland Upper Elementary School and Richland High School.
How many public schools are located in 39218?
3 public schools are located in 39218.
What is the racial composition of students in 39218?
39218 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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