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Best Schools in 39440, MS
39440, MS has 15 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,867 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 39440 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39440, MS
The top high schools in 39440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 988 Students
2. West Jones High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 1516 Students
3. Laurel High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39440, MS
The top middle schools in 39440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39440, MS
The top elementary schools in 39440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
2. South Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1070 Students
3. Glade Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
4. West Jones Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1022 Students
5. East Jones Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 772 Students
6. North Jones Elementary School
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Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 859 Students
7. Laurel Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 295 Students
8. St Johns Day School
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Projected Test Scores
St Johns Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
9. Mason Elementary School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students
10. Oak Park Elementary School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39440, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39440, MS has a total population of 20,009 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39440, 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 39440, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39440, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39440, 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 39440, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39440, MS
How many schools are in 39440, MS?
39440, MS has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,867 students in total.
How do schools in 39440 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 39440 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 39440 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39440?
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: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations