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Best 39705 Mississippi Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,003 students in 39705, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39705, MS are Cook Elementary School and Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39705 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39705, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39705, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Highway 373
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39705, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39705, MS include Cook Elementary School and Columbus Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39705?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39705.
What is the racial composition of students in 39705?
39705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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