For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 446 students in 39159, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 157 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 39159, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39159, MS are South Delta High School and South Delta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39159 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39159, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39159, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Delta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
South Delta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Delta Vocational Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39159, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39159, MS include South Delta High School and South Delta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39159?
3 public schools are located in 39159.
What percentage of students in 39159 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 39159 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39159?
39159 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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