For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 365 students in 38774, MS.
The top-ranked public school in 38774, MS is Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 38774 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38774, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38774, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Martin Luther King Drive
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 398-2372
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 398-2372
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
38774, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Lauderdale Street
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 337-6558
Shelby, MS 38774
(662) 337-6558
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38774, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38774, MS include Northside High School.
How many public schools are located in 38774?
1 public schools are located in 38774.
What is the racial composition of students in 38774?
38774 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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