Best 39425 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,166 students in 39425, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39425, MS are Forrest County Agricultural High School and South Forrest Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39425 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39425, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 39425, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forrest County Agricultural High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 582-4741
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
South Forrest Attendance Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8 Burborne Street
Brooklyn, MS 39425
(601) 545-7714
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39425, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39425, MS include Forrest County Agricultural High School and South Forrest Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in 39425?
2 public schools are located in 39425.
What is the racial composition of students in 39425?
39425 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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