Schools in Zip Code 38847

ZIP code 38847 in Golden, Mississippi, is home to just one school: Fairview Attendance Center, a public elementary school serving grades K-6 within the Itawamba County School District, with a small enrollment of 120 students and no local middle or high school options.

Fairview Attendance Center is the only school in the area, and it stands out for its strong mathematics performance despite serving a high-poverty population, with 85.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Math proficiency is well above both district and state averages in most grades — for example, 3rd grade math reaches 80% proficiency versus 48.8% statewide, and 6th grade math hits 76.4% versus 52.9% statewide. The school has also improved its statewide ranking for three straight years, climbing from the 57th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 67th percentile in 2025-2026. A low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9 supports a potentially nurturing environment for the 120 students. However, English language arts results are more uneven: while 4th grade ELA is a bright spot at 60% proficiency (well above the district's 49.2%), 5th and 6th grade ELA fall below both district and state averages, with 6th grade at only 41.2% proficiency versus 53.2% in the district.

Chronic absenteeism stands at 19.1%, which is below the state average of 23.9% but slightly above the district's 18.9%. Science scores have been volatile, showing 75% proficiency in 2024-2025 but dropping to 64.3% the next year — a swing likely due to the very small class sizes. With only about 15-25 students per grade, a few students can dramatically shift percentages from year to year. Families should note that after 6th grade, students must leave ZIP code 38847 for secondary schooling. Overall, Fairview Attendance Center is a small, improving elementary school with notable math strengths and an identified need for literacy support in upper elementary grades.