For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,396 students in 39272, MS (there are , serving 131 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 39272, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in 39272, MS is Gary Road Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39272 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39272, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39272, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary Road Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Grades: PK-2
| 716 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39272, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39272, MS include Gary Road Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 39272?
2 public schools are located in 39272.
What percentage of students in 39272 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 39272 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39272?
39272 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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