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Best Schools in 39421, MS
39421, MS has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,480 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 39421 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39421, MS
The top high schools in 39421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 330 Students
2. Jdc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39421, MS
The top middle schools in 39421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
3. Jdc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 272 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39421, MS
The top elementary schools in 39421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39421, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39421, MS has a total population of 2,737 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39421, 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 39421, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39421, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39421, 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 39421, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39421, MS
How many schools are in 39421, MS?
39421, MS has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,480 students in total.
How do schools in 39421 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 39421 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 39421 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39421?
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: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 33%
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