For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 659 students in 39428, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39428, MS are Hopewell Elementary School and Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39428 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39428, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39428, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12
39428, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39428, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39428, MS include Hopewell Elementary School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39428?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39428.
What is the racial composition of students in 39428?
39428 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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