For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 768 students in 38947, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 38947, MS are Marshall Elementary School and J Z George High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 38947 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38947, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38947, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Marshall Road
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-6840
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-6840
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
J Z George High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
38947, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38947, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38947, MS include Marshall Elementary School and J Z George High School.
How many public schools are located in 38947?
2 public schools are located in 38947.
What is the racial composition of students in 38947?
38947 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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