Summary:
Zip code 39063 contains one elementary school, Durant Elementary School, serving grades K–5 in Durant, Mississippi, with 242 students and universal poverty (100% free/reduced lunch eligibility).
Durant Elementary is a high-poverty school that has shown clear improvement over the past two years, rising from the 11th to the 36th percentile in state rankings and from a 1-star to a 2-star rating. The school consistently outperforms its district, Holmes County Consolidated, in nearly every subject and grade level—beating the district in 13 of 14 comparisons across the last two school years. In 2025-2026, the school exceeded the state average in 5th grade science (76.7% proficient) and posted above-district results in all ELA and math categories. Chronic absenteeism is a standout strength at 17.8%, far better than the district’s 30.9% and the state’s 23.9%, which likely supports academic gains despite economic challenges.
However, performance remains uneven and below state averages in most core areas. Early-grade literacy is a major concern, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency falling to just 19.4% in 2025-2026—a 29-point gap from the state. Math scores also fluctuated sharply: 3rd grade math dropped from 57.4% to 39.5%, while 5th grade math improved but still trails the state by 16 points. The school’s strengths in science and its ability to outpace a low-ranking district suggest promise, but stability in early literacy and math is critical to sustaining its upward trajectory. Parents should view Durant Elementary as a school making meaningful progress, with notable bright spots and clear areas needing continued focus.
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