For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,580 students in 39194, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 464 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 39194, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39194, MS are Yazoo County High School, Yazoo County Middle School and Yazoo City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39194 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39194, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39194, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yazoo County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1492
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1492
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Yazoo County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-1596
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Yazoo City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2378
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. 5th St
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-2904
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
215 East 5th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0985
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yazoo City Voc Complex
Vocational School
1825 Martin Luther King Drive
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-7642
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-7642
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
39194, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Grades: PK-1
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39194, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39194, MS include Yazoo County High School, Yazoo County Middle School and Yazoo City High School.
How many public schools are located in 39194?
7 public schools are located in 39194.
What percentage of students in 39194 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 39194 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39194?
39194 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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