For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,269 students in 38671, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38671, MS are Southaven Intermediate School, Southaven Elementary School and Southaven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38671 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38671, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38671, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Rasco Road E
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Gr: 3-5 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
730 Rasco Road E
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Gr: PK-2 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38671, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38671, MS include Southaven Intermediate School, Southaven Elementary School and Southaven Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38671?
5 public elementary schools are located in 38671.
What is the racial composition of students in 38671?
38671 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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