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Best Schools in 39455, MS
39455, MS has 24 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,783 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 39455 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39455, MS
The top high schools in 39455, 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. Poplarville Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
3. Purvis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 620 Students
4. Stone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
5. East Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 330 Students
6. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
7. Lumberton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39455, MS
The top middle schools in 39455, 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. Stone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Middle School Of Poplarville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
4. Purvis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39455, MS
The top elementary schools in 39455, 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. Stone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students
3. Perkinston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
4. Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poplarville Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 429 Students
5. South Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
6. Baxterville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
7. Purvis Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
8. Lumberton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
9. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
10. Purvis Lower Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39455, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39455, MS has a total population of 9,461 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39455, 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 39455, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39455, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39455, 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 39455, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39455, MS
How many schools are in 39455, MS?
39455, MS has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,783 students in total.
How do schools in 39455 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 39455 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 39455 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39455?
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: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations