Best Public Schools in Zip Code 39042


Summary:

The 39042 zip code area in Rankin County, Mississippi is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rankin County School District. The standout schools in this area are Brandon High School, Brandon Middle School, and Brandon Elementary School, which consistently perform above state and district averages on standardized tests and have earned high rankings from SchoolDigger.

The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, they all have very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need in the community. The schools with the lowest student-teacher ratios, such as Brandon Middle School and Brandon Elementary School, tend to have the highest academic performance, suggesting that smaller class sizes may be a factor in their success.

Overall, the Rankin County School District, which encompasses all the schools in the 39042 zip code, is performing well above the state average, ranking 22nd out of 130 districts in Mississippi. The consistent high performance of the Brandon schools, along with their unique challenges in serving a high-poverty student population, provide valuable insights that could inform best practices for other schools in the district and beyond.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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