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Best Schools in 39426, MS
39426, MS has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,923 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 39426 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39426, MS
The top high schools in 39426, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poplarville Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
2. Hancock High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
3. Pearl River Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
4. Picayune Memorial High School
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Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39426, MS
The top middle schools in 39426, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Middle School Of Poplarville
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
3. Pearl River Central Junior High
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Picayune Junior High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39426, MS
The top elementary schools in 39426, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hancock Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
2. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 Students
3. Pearl River Central Elementar
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Pearl River Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1501 Students
4. Roseland Park Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
5. West Side Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
6. Poplarville Lower Elementary School
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Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39426, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39426, MS has a total population of 18,229 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39426, 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 39426, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39426, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39426, 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 39426, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39426, MS
How many schools are in 39426, MS?
39426, MS has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,923 students in total.
How do schools in 39426 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 39426 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 39426 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39426?
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: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations