Best 39183 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 713 students in 39183, MS (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,436 private students). 33% of all K-12 students in 39183, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39183, MS are Sherman Avenue Elementary School and Warren Central Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39183 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39183, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 39183, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Warren Central Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2147 Sherman Ave
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5656
Gr: 3-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39183, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39183, MS include Sherman Avenue Elementary School and Warren Central Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 39183?
2 public schools are located in 39183.
What percentage of students in 39183 go to public school?
33% of all K-12 students in 39183 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39183?
39183 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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