For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,954 students in 39305, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 669 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 39305, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 39305, MS are West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39305, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: PK-4
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: PK-4
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Briarwood Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 679-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Grades: 5-8
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Meridian High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2320 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39305, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39305, MS include West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale High School.
How many public schools are located in 39305, MS?
8 public schools are located in 39305, MS.
What percentage of students in 39305, MS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 39305, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39305, MS?
39305, MS public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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