For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,609 students in 39773, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 406 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39773, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39773, MS are Church Hill Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Fifth Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39773 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39773, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39773, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Church Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
Grades: 1-2
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
West Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Joe Stevens Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Fifth Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 Fifth Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
Grades: 5-7
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
West Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 S. Eshman Avenue
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083
Grades: 8-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #55.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
237 Louis Odneal Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
Grades: 3-4
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
1039 E Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4691
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4691
Grades: PK-K
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Point Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8355 Highway 45 Alt North
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Point Voc Comp
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3413 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
39773, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Calhoun Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
Grades: PK
| 107 students
264 E Westbrook Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
Grades: 5-6
| 457 students
West Point Vocational Comp High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1253 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39773, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39773, MS include Church Hill Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Fifth Street School.
How many public schools are located in 39773?
8 public schools are located in 39773.
What percentage of students in 39773 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 39773 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39773?
39773 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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