Best Public Schools in 39701 (Columbus, MS) (2026)

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Best 39701 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,331 students in 39701, MS (there are , serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 39701, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 39701, MS are West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and West Lowndes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 39701 have an score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39701, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best 39701, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

West Lowndes Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050

Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Franklin Academy

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150

Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

West Lowndes High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
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644 South Frontage Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5070

Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

Stokes Beard Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270

Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Cmsd Alternative School

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1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250

Gr: K-12

Rank: n/an/a

Middle School For Math And Science

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5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672

Gr: 11-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39701 Mississippi

39701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Demonstration School (Closed 2005)

429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358

Gr: K-4 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 59%

Hunt Intermediate School (Closed 2012)

924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160

Gr: 6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Lee Middle School (Closed 2012)

1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300

Gr: 7-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Mitchell Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320

Gr: K-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Union Academy (Closed 2009)

1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280

Gr: K-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39701, MS?

The top-ranked public schools in 39701, MS include West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and West Lowndes High School.

How many public schools are located in 39701?

6 public schools are located in 39701.

What percentage of students in 39701 go to public school?

99% of all K-12 students in 39701 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in 39701?

39701 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).