For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,615 students in 39327, MS (there are , serving 185 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39327, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39327, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39327 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39327, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39327, MS 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Gr: PK-6 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Gr: 6-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39327, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39327, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School.
How many public schools are located in 39327?
4 public schools are located in 39327.
What percentage of students in 39327 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39327 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39327?
39327 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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