For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 256 students in 38603, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in 38603, MS is Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary school in zipcode 38603 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38603, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 38603, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
38603, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38603, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38603, MS include Ashland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38603?
1 public elementary schools are located in 38603.
What is the racial composition of students in 38603?
38603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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