For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,550 students in 39565, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39565, MS are Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39565 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39565, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39565, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Grades: 4-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
39565, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39565, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39565, MS include Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39565?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39565.
What is the racial composition of students in 39565?
39565 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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