For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,686 students in 39759, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 970 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 39759, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39759, MS are Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39759 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39759, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39759, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 2-4
| 1,061 students
Rank: #22.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Grades: 6-7
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Grades: 5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Starkville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Yellowjacket Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4070
Grades: 8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Millsaps Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
803 Louisville Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Grades: PK-1
| 891 students
39759, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Grades: 5
| 350 students
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Grades: 3-4
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39759, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39759, MS include Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39759?
8 public schools are located in 39759.
What percentage of students in 39759 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 39759 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39759?
39759 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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