Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38827

ZIP code 38827, covering Belmont, Mississippi, is served by a single school — Belmont Schools — a K–12 campus with 855 students that operates under its official classification as an Alternative school within the Tishomingo County School District. Because it is the only educational institution in the area, this summary centers on how Belmont Schools benchmarks against its district and state averages rather than comparing it to nearby schools.

Belmont Schools stands out for its exceptional math and science performance. In the 2025–2026 school year, 8th grade math proficiency reached 78.8% compared to the state average of 51.4%, while Algebra I (82.4%) and Biology (80.3%) also far exceeded state norms. The school's grades 3–8 math average of 60.5% and ELA average of 53.6% both outpaced district and state averages. However, performance is uneven across grade levels. The most glaring concern is 7th grade ELA, which dropped 26.1 points to 32.3% proficiency — below the district (42.0%) and state (36.7%). Fifth grade also stands out as a recurring weak point, with math (41.3%) and science (60.3%) lagging state averages.

Belmont Schools serves a largely low-income student population, with 65.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school still achieves a graduation rate of 89.4%, essentially matching the state average of 89.2%. The student-teacher ratio is a comfortable 11.6:1, although chronic absenteeism (22.1%) affects more than one in five students — slightly better than both district and state rates. Year-over-year gains were widespread in 2025–2026, including big improvements in 3rd grade ELA (+17.9 points) and 5th grade science (+16.9 points), but the declines in 7th grade ELA and 4th grade ELA warrant attention. Overall, Belmont Schools is a strong academic hub for the Belmont community, especially in math and science, with targeted support needed in 5th grade and 7th grade ELA.