For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in 38901, MS (there are , serving 410 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 38901, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 38901, MS is Grenada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38901 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38901, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38901, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenada Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Jones Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Grenada Voc Complex
Vocational School
2035 Jackson Avenue
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-5969
Gr: 9-12
38901, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2818
Gr: 4-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38901, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38901, MS include Grenada Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38901?
2 public schools are located in 38901.
What percentage of students in 38901 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 38901 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38901?
38901 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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