For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 792 students in 39327, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39327, MS is Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39327 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39327, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39327 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39327, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Grades: 6-12
| 792 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39327, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39327, MS include Newton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39327?
3 public high schools are located in 39327.
What is the racial composition of students in 39327?
39327 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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