Summary:
Zip code 39565, serving the Vancleave, Mississippi area, is home to four public schools within the Jackson County School District — a district ranked #2 out of 134 in Mississippi — and together these schools provide a seamless PK–12 education for approximately 2,318 students, from Vancleave Lower Elementary (PK–3) to Vancleave Upper Elementary (4–5), Vancleave Middle School (6–8), and Vancleave High School (9–12).
The standout is Vancleave High School, ranked #2 in Mississippi with a 94.3% graduation rate and exceptional End-of-Course results — 93.2% proficient in Algebra I and 86.3% in Biology, far above state averages. Vancleave Upper Elementary is equally impressive, ranking #19 among elementary schools with 5th grade math proficiency at 83.2% versus the state's 49.6%, and it does this while serving the highest share of low-income students (61.56% FRPL). Vancleave Middle School ranks #21, with 8th grade science at 85.5% and strong math scores. Vancleave Lower Elementary, though not ranked, still beats state averages in 3rd grade ELA and math, but trails its own district — making it the relative weak spot in an otherwise excellent feeder pattern.
For parents, the big picture is one of consistent, high achievement across all grade levels, particularly in math and science, where these schools dramatically outperform Mississippi statewide averages. English Language Arts is the main area for growth, especially in 3rd and 8th grades, where scores fall slightly below district benchmarks. Chronic absenteeism is low in elementary and middle school (under 18%), but high school absenteeism (24%) is a concern worth watching. Student-teacher ratios are most favorable in older grades (around 13.5:1) than in elementary school (16–17:1). Despite majority low-income enrollment at the elementary level, these schools prove that strong outcomes are achievable — making zip code 39565 a compelling choice for families seeking a high-performing, cohesive school community.
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