For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 499 students in 39328, MS (there are , serving 201 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 39328, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39328, MS are Kemper County High School and Kemper County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39328 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39328, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39328, MS 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kemper County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kemper County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2942
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2942
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Stennis Voc Tech Complex
Vocational School
16 Martin Luther King Jr Stree
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5226
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5226
Gr: 9-12
39328, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
364 John C Stennis Avenue
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
Gr: 4-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
364 John C Stennis Ave
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39328, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39328, MS include Kemper County High School and Kemper County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39328?
3 public schools are located in 39328.
What percentage of students in 39328 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 39328 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39328?
39328 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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