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Best Schools in 39702, MS
39702, MS has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,143 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 39702 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 39702, MS
The top high schools in 39702, 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 Lowndes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
3. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 898 Students
Best Middle Schools in 39702, MS
The top middle schools in 39702, 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. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 39702, MS
The top elementary schools in 39702, 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. Sale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. Franklin Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Cook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
6. Stokes Beard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
7. Annunciation Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annunciation Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 39702, MS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
39702, MS has a total population of 22,643 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 39702, 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 39702, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 39702, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 39702, 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 39702, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 39702, MS
How many schools are in 39702, MS?
39702, MS has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,143 students in total.
How do schools in 39702 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 39702 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 39702 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 39702?
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: 22%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations