For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,006 students in 39735, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39735, MS are Ackerman Elementary School and Choctaw County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39735 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39735, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39735, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8475 Ms Hwy 15
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4052
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Choctaw Co Vocational Complex
Vocational School
501 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39735, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39735, MS include Ackerman Elementary School and Choctaw County High School.
How many public schools are located in 39735?
3 public schools are located in 39735.
What is the racial composition of students in 39735?
39735 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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