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Top 3 Best 39440 Mississippi Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 715 students in 39440, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39440, MS is Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39440 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39440, MS Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel High School Voc Complex
Vocational School
1100 W 11th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39440 Mississippi

39440, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Grades: PK-3
| 345 students
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 39440, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39440, MS include Laurel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39440?
4 public high schools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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