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Best Schools in 39443, MS
39443, MS has 17 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,602 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 39443 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39443, MS
The top high schools in 39443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heidelberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 840 Students
3. Northeast Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 988 Students
4. West Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 1516 Students
5. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39443, MS
The top middle schools in 39443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heidelberg Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39443, MS
The top elementary schools in 39443, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 427 Students
2. Glade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
3. West Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1022 Students
4. East Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 772 Students
5. William J Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
6. North Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 859 Students
7. Beat Four Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
8. Laurel Upper Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 295 Students
9. Oak Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39443, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39443, MS has a total population of 22,184 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39443, 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 39443, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39443, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39443, 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 39443, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39443, MS
How many schools are in 39443, MS?
39443, MS has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,602 students in total.
How do schools in 39443 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 39443 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 39443 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39443?
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: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- 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: 50%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 44%
- 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: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations