Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39305


Summary:

The 39305 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spread across two school districts - Meridian Public Schools and Lauderdale County School District. While the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a few standout institutions emerge.

West Lauderdale Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students performing well above the state and district averages on standardized tests. Similarly, Northeast Lauderdale High School stands out for its strong performance on end-of-course exams. In contrast, Magnolia Middle School, while rated low by SchoolDigger, appears to be an outlier within the Meridian Public Schools district, with its students performing better than the district average on several standardized tests.

The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the schools, even within the same school district, which may be correlated with the racial composition of the student body. Schools with higher percentages of White students, such as West Lauderdale Elementary and Northeast Lauderdale High School, generally perform better than those with higher percentages of African American students, such as Meridian High School, Magnolia Middle School, and Parkview Elementary School. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be influencing student outcomes in this community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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