For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 697 students in 39429, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS are Columbia High School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39429 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39429, MS Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 9-13 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39429, MS include Columbia High School and East Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39429?
3 public high schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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