For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,686 students in 39443, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS are West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39443, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Gr: PK-6 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
East Jones Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: PK-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
39443, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39443, MS include West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39443?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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