For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,220 students in 39305, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS are West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39305, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Gr: PK-4 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Gr: PK-4 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Ave
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4450
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4450
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4060
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th St
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4990
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4990
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS include West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Northeast Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39305?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39305.
What is the racial composition of students in 39305?
39305 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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