Summary:
Zip code 39740 is home to exactly one elementary school—Caledonia Elementary—serving grades PK through 5 with about 1,070 students in the Lowndes County School District, a district rated 3 stars and ranked in the 60th percentile of Mississippi districts. Because there is only one school in this zip code, this summary focuses on why Caledonia Elementary stands out both locally and statewide.
Caledonia Elementary is a top-tier school, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 90th–94th percentile of all elementary schools in Mississippi. In the most recent school year, it outpaced district and state averages in every subject: English language arts proficiency was 68.8% (vs. 59.3% district and 52.2% state), math was 70.7% (vs. 55.2% and 50.0%), and 5th-grade science reached an impressive 89.6% (vs. 78.0% and 71.5%). Student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14:1, and the school’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 9.6%—less than half the state average of 23.9%. Even though 51.2% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, academic results remain consistently high, suggesting strong instruction and family involvement.
Parents considering this school should note that math and science are particular strengths, with grade-level math advantages of up to 23.9 points over state averages and science near 90% proficiency. English language arts is also solid, rising from 63.7% in 3rd grade to 73.6% in 5th grade. While the surrounding district is rated only 3 stars, Caledonia Elementary clearly outperforms its district by a wide margin in every reported metric. With excellent attendance, strong state test scores across all subjects, and a track record of top-10% rankings, Caledonia Elementary is a standout choice for families in the 39740 area.
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