Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39740

The 39740 zip code area is home to three high-performing schools - Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia High School, and Caledonia Middle School - all part of the Lowndes County School District. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Caledonia Elementary standing out as a particularly impressive institution.

Caledonia Elementary School has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Caledonia High School is also a high-performing school, ranking among the top 15 in Mississippi and boasting an impressive 89.4% four-year graduation rate. Caledonia Middle School, too, is a strong performer, ranking among the top 41 middle schools in the state.

While the Caledonia schools have impressive academic achievements, they do face some challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates across all three campuses. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 42.75% to 46.21%. However, the schools' relatively low student-teacher ratios, between 12.9 and 14.7, may contribute to their ability to provide personalized attention and support to their students.