For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,915 students in 39759, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39759, MS are Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39759 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39759, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39759, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Gr: 2-4 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
Gr: 6-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Overstreet Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Gr: 5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center Alternative
Alternative School
2926 Sisteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Gr: PK-1 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
39759, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2926 Sixteenth Section Road
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1462
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
200-c Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4100
Gr: 5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
200-c Dr. Martin Luther King D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4160
Gr: 3-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39759, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39759, MS include Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School, Socsd/msu Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39759?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39759.
What is the racial composition of students in 39759?
39759 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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