Best Public Schools in 39117 (Morton, MS) (2025-26)

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Best 39117 Mississippi Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,703 students in 39117, MS.

The top ranked public schools in 39117, MS are Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39117 have an score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39117, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 39117, MS Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Morton High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210

Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
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128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977

Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #33.

Morton Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
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265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529

Gr: PK-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 39117, MS?

The top ranked public schools in 39117, MS include Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 39117?

3 public schools are located in 39117.

What is the racial composition of students in 39117?

39117 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).