For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,074 students in 39301, MS (there are , serving 626 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 39301, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39301, MS are Clarkdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39301 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39301, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39301, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Lauderdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 Longcreek Raod
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-0395
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Lcsd Cte Center
Vocational School
412 Highway 11 & 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-1683
Gr: 9-12
39301, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 39301, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39301, MS include Clarkdale High School, Southeast Lauderdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39301?
6 public schools are located in 39301.
What percentage of students in 39301 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 39301 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39301?
39301 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).