For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,039 students in 39428, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 39428, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39428, MS are Hopewell Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Collins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39428 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39428, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39428, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Collins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Gr: 7-13 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39428, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39428, MS include Hopewell Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Collins High School.
How many public schools are located in 39428?
5 public schools are located in 39428.
What percentage of students in 39428 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 39428 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39428?
39428 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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