For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in 39150, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39150, MS are Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39150 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39150, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39150, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Gr: 9-12
39150, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
880 Anthony Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-3 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39150, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39150, MS include Port Gibson High School, A. W. Watson Elementary School and Port Gibson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39150?
4 public schools are located in 39150.
What is the racial composition of students in 39150?
39150 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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