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Best 39440 Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 715 students in 39440, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39440, MS is Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 39440 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39440, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 12th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Co Career & Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Education Center
Alternative School
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel High School Voc Complex
Vocational School
1100 W 11th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4144
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in 39440 Mississippi

39440, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Gr: K-5
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 39440, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39440, MS include Laurel High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39440?
4 public high schools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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