For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,472 students in 39465, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39465, MS are Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Petal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39465 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 39465, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39465, MS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petal Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Grades: 3-4
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Petal Upper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Grades: 5-6
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Petal Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 East Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Grades: 7-8
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Petal High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #55.
Runnelstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Grades: PK-2
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39465, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39465, MS include Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Petal Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39465, MS?
6 public schools are located in 39465, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in 39465, MS?
39465, MS public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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