Best 39440 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,620 students in 39440, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 168 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 39440, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 39440, MS are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).