For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,585 students in 39465, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS are Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39465 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39465, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39465, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petal Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
Gr: 3-4 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Petal Upper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Gr: 5-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Runnelstown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Gr: PK-2 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS include Petal Elementary School, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39465?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39465.
What is the racial composition of students in 39465?
39465 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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