For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 233 students in 39071, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 379 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 39071, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in 39071, MS is East Flora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 39071 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39071, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39071, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Flora Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
39071, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39071, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39071, MS include East Flora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39071?
1 public schools are located in 39071.
What percentage of students in 39071 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 39071 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39071?
39071 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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