For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,806 students in 39307, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39307, MS are Northwest Junior High School, West Hills Elementary School and T J Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 39307, MS Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
West Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
T J Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
39307, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39307, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39307, MS include Northwest Junior High School, West Hills Elementary School and T J Harris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39307?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39307.
What is the racial composition of students in 39307?
39307 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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