Schools in Zip Code 39741

Zip code 39741 is served by a single school, West Clay Elementary School, a public school in Cedarbluff, MS, covering grades PK–6 and enrolling 111 students. Part of the West Point Consolidated School District, this small elementary school is the only educational option in the area, meaning its performance directly reflects the community’s schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1 and roughly 91% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, West Clay serves a high-poverty population, yet it has recently climbed to a 3-star rating and the 52nd percentile statewide.

The standout story at West Clay is the exceptional performance of its 5th grade class. In 2025–2026, 5th graders posted 72.8% proficiency in ELA, 72.7% in math, and 81.9% in science—far exceeding both district and state averages in every subject. The 6th grade math score of 64.3% also beat the state average and nearly matched the district’s strong 65.6%. Overall, West Clay outpaces its district in 7 of 9 tested grade/subject combinations. Chronic absenteeism is also a bright spot at 19.0%, notably better than the district’s 28.1% and the state’s 23.9%, suggesting strong engagement despite economic challenges. The school’s state ranking improved from the 42nd percentile in 2024–2025 to the 52nd percentile in 2025–2026, a positive jump from a 2-star to a 3-star rating.

However, the small enrollment of 111 students creates significant year-to-year swings, as seen in 4th grade math dropping from 72.8% to 20% while 6th grade ELA soared from 18.2% to 57.2%. The most pressing concern is early-grade math: 3rd and 4th grade proficiency sit at just 20%, far below state averages near 49–51%. This foundational weakness in early elementary math contrasts sharply with the upper-grade success, indicating that targeted support in 3rd and 4th grade could yield major overall gains. For parents, West Clay offers a positive trajectory, a dedicated upper-grade learning environment, and a school that punches above its weight despite high poverty, with room to improve in early math fundamentals.