For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,496 students in 39443, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39443, MS are West Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 39443 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Jones High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39443, MS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jones High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jones High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-2347
Gr: 7-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
39443, Mississippi ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39443, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39443, MS include West Jones High School and Northeast Jones High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39443?
2 public high schools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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