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Best Schools in 39272, MS
39272, MS has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,159 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 39272 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39272, MS
The top high schools in 39272, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 807 Students
2. Terry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
3. Forest Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39272, MS
The top middle schools in 39272, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Byram Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39272, MS
The top elementary schools in 39272, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gary Road Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
2. Richland Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 503 Students
3. Timberlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. Oak Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
5. Shirley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
6. First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 78 Students
7. Richland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students
8. Gary Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 672 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39272, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39272, MS has a total population of 14,022 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39272, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 39272, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39272, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39272, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 39272, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39272, MS
How many schools are in 39272, MS?
39272, MS has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,159 students in total.
How do schools in 39272 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 39272 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 39272 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39272?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations