For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,609 students in 39465, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 39465, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39465, MS are Petal High School, Petal Elementary School and Petal Upper Elementary 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 72% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39465, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 583-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
Petal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Grades: 3-4
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Petal Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Grades: 5-6
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Petal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 East Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-6301
Grades: 7-8
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Runnelstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Petal Primary School
Magnet School
60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Grades: PK-2
| 1,096 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39465, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39465, MS include Petal High School, Petal Elementary School and Petal Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39465?
6 public schools are located in 39465.
What percentage of students in 39465 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 39465 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39465?
39465 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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