Schools in Zip Code 39740

Zip code 39740, serving the Caledonia, Mississippi area, is home to three public schools in the Lowndes County School District — Caledonia Elementary (PK–5), Caledonia Middle School (6–8), and Caledonia High School (9–12) — with a combined enrollment of about 2,197 students and no alternative schools.

These schools are a clear bright spot within a district rated just 3 stars. Caledonia Elementary is the standout, earning 5 stars three years running and ranking in the 90th percentile or higher statewide. It exceeds district and state proficiency averages in every subject, with especially strong 5th grade science (89.6% proficient vs. 71.5% statewide) and remarkably low chronic absenteeism (9.6% vs. 23.9% statewide). Caledonia Middle School is a math powerhouse — its Algebra I End-of-Course proficiency is 97–98%, more than 30 points above the state average. Caledonia High School has strong English and Biology scores and a solid 91.6% graduation rate, but its most recent year shows a notable slide: its state rank dropped from 15th to 37th, Algebra I proficiency fell below the state average (64.2% vs. 66.0%), and Biology dropped from 93.9% to 73.9%.

Two trends stand out for parents. First, chronic absenteeism rises sharply with age — from 9.6% in elementary to 17.5% in middle and 26.3% in high school, where it now exceeds both district and state averages. Second, the elementary school has the highest poverty rate (51.2% free/reduced lunch) yet delivers the best overall performance, showing economic disadvantage is not destiny here. Science is a consistent strength across all three schools, and the middle school’s advanced math pathway is exceptional. The main concern is the high school’s recent academic dip, especially in math and science, which families may want to monitor in the coming years.