For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,199 students in 39305, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS are West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 39305, MS Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: PK-4
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: PK-4
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Grades: 5-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS include West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39305?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39305.
What is the racial composition of students in 39305?
39305 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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