Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38701

The 38701 zip code area of Greenville, Mississippi is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. This predominantly African American, high-poverty school district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests.

However, a few schools stand out as potential bright spots. Akin Elementary School and Weddington Elementary School have the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and 5th grade Science among the elementary schools. At the high school level, O'Bannon High School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.

Despite these pockets of success, the Greenville Public Schools district as a whole is ranked 124 out of 130 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the district and state averages, as well as potential funding disparities that may be contributing to the challenges faced by these schools serving a predominantly high-poverty student population.