For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,182 students in 39443, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39443, MS are West Jones High School, West Jones Elementary School and Northeast Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39443, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Grades: 7-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #22.
West Jones Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Grades: PK-6
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Grades: 7-12
| 922 students
Rank: #44.
East Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 833 students
39443, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39443, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39443, MS include West Jones High School, West Jones Elementary School and Northeast Jones High School.
How many public schools are located in 39443?
5 public schools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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