For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,315 students in 39702, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39702, MS are New Hope Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and Sale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39702, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39702, MS include New Hope Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and Sale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39702?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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