For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 477 students in 39701, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39701, MS is West Lowndes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39701 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39701, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39701 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 39701, MS Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lowndes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School For Math And Science
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
Grades: 11-12
| 231 students
39701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39701, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39701, MS include West Lowndes High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39701?
3 public high schools are located in 39701.
What is the racial composition of students in 39701?
39701 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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