For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,419 students in 39437, MS (there are , serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 39437, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39437, MS are South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39437 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39437, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39437, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jones High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 Anderson Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8451
Grades: 7-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #22.
South Jones Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Grades: PK-6
| 1,068 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Highway 11 South
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-5801
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
39437, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-8008
Grades: K-3
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39437, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39437, MS include South Jones High School and South Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39437?
3 public schools are located in 39437.
What percentage of students in 39437 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 39437 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39437?
39437 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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