For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 494 students in 39462, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39462, MS are Perry Central High School and Perry Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39462 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39462, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39462, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39462, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39462, MS include Perry Central High School and Perry Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39462?
4 public schools are located in 39462.
What is the racial composition of students in 39462?
39462 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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