Schools in Zip Code 39750

Zip code 39750, located in Maben, Mississippi, is home to exactly one school: East Webster High School, which serves students in grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 445 students. As part of Webster County Schools—a district ranked 29th out of 134 in Mississippi—this small, rural school offers a favorable 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio and has a moderate economic need, with 46.52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

East Webster is an above-average school with a 2025–2026 state ranking of 64th out of 224 high schools (4 stars), though its ranking has been volatile: 32nd in 2023–2024, 94th in 2024–2025, and back up to 64th. The school excels in math and science, with 6th grade math proficiency at 73.1% versus 52.7% statewide, Algebra I at 78.0% versus 66.0%, and Biology at 75.0% versus 63.1%. However, English Language Arts tells a different story. Eighth-grade ELA proficiency is just 29.8%, far below the state average of 40.9%, and proficiency declines sharply from 59.6% in 6th grade to 42.7% in 7th grade.

Graduation is an undeniable bright spot: 98.7% of students graduate, well above the district (87.5%) and state (89.2%). Chronic absenteeism sits at 23.3%, essentially matching the state and better than the district's 26.0%. Year-to-year scores fluctuate significantly, with 7th grade ELA jumping 18.6 points and Algebra I soaring 31.3 points, while 8th grade math dropped 14.3 points. The school offers strong STEM instruction and excellent graduation outcomes, but declining middle-school literacy and score volatility are areas to watch.