For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 874 students in 39701, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39701, MS are West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39701 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39701, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39701, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Gr: K-12
39701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Gr: K-4 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 59%
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Gr: 6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Gr: K-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Gr: K-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39701, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39701, MS include West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39701?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39701.
What is the racial composition of students in 39701?
39701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).