For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 366 students in 38947, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 38947, MS is J Z George High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38947 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38947, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38947 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J Z George High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38947, MS Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Z George High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
38947, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38947, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38947, MS include J Z George High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38947?
1 public high schools are located in 38947.
What is the racial composition of students in 38947?
38947 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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