For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,442 students in 39042, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS are Brandon Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Stonebridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39042 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39042, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39042, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Grades: 4-5
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #33.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Grades: 2-3
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rankin County Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 819 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS include Brandon Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Stonebridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39042?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39042.
What is the racial composition of students in 39042?
39042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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