For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,913 students in 39307, MS (there are , serving 286 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39307, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39307, MS are West Hills Elementary School, Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39307 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39307, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 58% (majority Black).
Best 39307, MS 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4474
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 32nd Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4099
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4484
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4482
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39307, Mississippi 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39307, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39307, MS include West Hills Elementary School, Northwest Junior High School and George Washington Carver Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39307?
5 public schools are located in 39307.
What percentage of students in 39307 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 39307 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39307?
39307 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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