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Best Schools in 39429, MS
39429, MS has 18 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,470 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 39429 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39429, MS
The top high schools in 39429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 603 Students
2. Purvis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 620 Students
3. West Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 569 Students
4. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
5. East Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 330 Students
6. 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 39429, MS
The top middle schools in 39429, 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 39429, MS
The top elementary schools in 39429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
2. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
3. West Marion Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
4. Baxterville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
5. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
6. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. J E Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
8. Columbia Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39429, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39429, MS has a total population of 16,011 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39429, 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 39429, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39429, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39429, 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 39429, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39429, MS
How many schools are in 39429, MS?
39429, MS has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,470 students in total.
How do schools in 39429 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 39429 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 39429 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39429?
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: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations