For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,070 students in 39702, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 491 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 39702, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39702, MS are New Hope High School, New Hope Elementary School and New Hope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Hemlock Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1085 Lehmberg Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5038
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckellar Vocational Center
Vocational School
810 N Browder Street
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39702, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39702, MS include New Hope High School, New Hope Elementary School and New Hope Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39702?
9 public schools are located in 39702.
What percentage of students in 39702 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 39702 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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