For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 816 students in 39429, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39429, MS are Columbia High School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39429 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39429, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Gr: 9-12
39429, Mississippi 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39429, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39429, MS include Columbia High School and East Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39429?
3 public high schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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