For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,224 students in 39653, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39653, MS are Franklin Lower Elementary School, Franklin High School and Franklin Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39653 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39653, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39653, MS 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Grades: PK-3
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Grades: 7-8
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
129 Vo-tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39653, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39653, MS include Franklin Lower Elementary School, Franklin High School and Franklin Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39653?
5 public schools are located in 39653.
What is the racial composition of students in 39653?
39653 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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