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Best Schools in 39465, MS
39465, MS has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,346 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 39465 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39465, MS
The top high schools in 39465, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1288 Students
2. South Jones High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 1306 Students
3. North Forrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Perry Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39465, MS
The top middle schools in 39465, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petal Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 629 Students
2. Petal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Perry Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39465, MS
The top elementary schools in 39465, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
2. Petal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 634 Students
3. Moselle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 561 Students
4. North Forrest Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
5. Runnelstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
6. Earl Travillion Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students
7. Petal Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1096 Students
8. Main Street Station
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Main Street Station • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39465, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39465, MS has a total population of 22,881 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39465, 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 39465, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39465, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39465, 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 39465, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39465, MS
How many schools are in 39465, MS?
39465, MS has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,346 students in total.
How do schools in 39465 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 39465 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 39465 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39465?
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: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations