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Best Schools in 39701, MS
39701, MS has 15 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,938 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 39701 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39701, MS
The top high schools in 39701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
2. West Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1071 Students
3. West Lowndes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
4. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 898 Students
5. Ms School For Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ms School For Math And Science • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 231 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39701, MS
The top middle schools in 39701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Fifth Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 526 Students
3. Columbus Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39701, MS
The top elementary schools in 39701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1151 Students
2. Franklin Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
3. Cook Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
4. West Lowndes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
6. Stokes Beard Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
7. East Side Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Point Consolidated School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39701, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39701, MS has a total population of 12,507 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39701, 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 39701, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39701, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39701, 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 39701, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39701, MS
How many schools are in 39701, MS?
39701, MS has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,938 students in total.
How do schools in 39701 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 39701 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 39701 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39701?
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: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations