For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,214 students in 39305, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS are West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 39305 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39305, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39305, MS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Gr: PK-4 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Highway 39 North
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 483-3532
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 27th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4064
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 26th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-3616
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39305, MS include West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39305?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39305.
What is the racial composition of students in 39305?
39305 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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