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Best Schools in 39482, MS
39482, MS has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,539 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 39482 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39482, MS
The top high schools in 39482, 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. Oak Grove High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1777 Students
3. Purvis High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 620 Students
4. East Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 330 Students
5. Seminary High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
6. Jdc High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39482, MS
The top middle schools in 39482, 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. Seminary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 383 Students
3. Oak Grove Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1294 Students
4. Purvis Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
5. Jefferson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
6. 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 39482, MS
The top elementary schools in 39482, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seminary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
2. Sumrall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 903 Students
3. Carver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
4. Bellevue Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1124 Students
5. Purvis Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
6. East Marion Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. Benedict Day School
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Projected Test Scores
Benedict Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 203 Students
8. Purvis Lower Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 454 Students
9. Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten
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Projected Test Scores
Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39482, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39482, MS has a total population of 11,478 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39482, 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 39482, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39482, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39482, 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 39482, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39482, MS
How many schools are in 39482, MS?
39482, MS has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,539 students in total.
How do schools in 39482 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 39482 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 39482 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39482?
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: 61%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations