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Best Schools in 39305, MS
39305, MS has 17 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,215 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 39305 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39305, MS
The top high schools in 39305, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 589 Students
2. Northeast Lauderdale High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 642 Students
3. Kemper County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
4. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1301 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39305, MS
The top middle schools in 39305, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
3. Kemper County Upper Elementary
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Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 185 Students
4. Northwest Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
5. Magnolia Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
6. Kemper County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39305, MS
The top elementary schools in 39305, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lauderdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
2. Kemper County Lower Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 699 Students
4. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
5. West Hills Elementary School
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Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
6. Parkview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
7. Community Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Community Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39305, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39305, MS has a total population of 20,778 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39305, 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 39305, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39305, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39305, 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 39305, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39305, MS
How many schools are in 39305, MS?
39305, MS has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,215 students in total.
How do schools in 39305 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 39305 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 39305 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39305?
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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations